How to get fromLos Angeles to Santa Monica / San Vicenteby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Santa Monica / San Vicente by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, line 105 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Civic Center / Grand Park Station to Wilshire / La Cienega Stationsubway Metro D Line
2. Take the bus from La Cienega / Wilshire to La Cienega / Waringbus 105
47 min
$3–4
Line 16 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Santa Monica / San Vicentebus 16 / ...
56 min
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Santa Monica / San Vicentetaxi 9.6 mi
14 min
$35–45
Drive 9.6 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Santa Monica / San Vicentecar 9.6 mi
14 min
$2–3

Los Angeles to Santa Monica / San Vicente by subway, bus, and foot

533Weekly Services

47 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 10.7 mi
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Santa Monica / San Vicente, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 5th / Hill to Santa Monica / San Vicente every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 56 min.

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