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How to get fromMar Vista to La Brea Tar Pitsby bus, tram, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mar Vista to La Brea Tar Pits by bus, tram, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 bus, line 217 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Washington Blvd/Rosabell St to Fairfax/Electricbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Washington Fairfax Hub to Fairfax / Wilshirebus bus 217
    57 min
    $2–3

  2. Line 14 bus, tram, subway

    1. Take the bus from Centinela Nb & Charnock Fs to Bundy Nb & Exposition Fsbus bus 14
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Bundy Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    3. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Wilshire / Fairfax Stationsubway subway
    1h 19m
    $5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mar Vista to La Brea Tar Pitstaxi taxi 6.9 mi
    13 min
    $35–45

  4. Drive 6.9 mi

    1. Drive from Mar Vista to La Brea Tar Pitscar car 6.9 mi
    13 min
    $2

  5. Line 33 bus, line 720 bus

    1. Take the bus from Venice / Wade to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Wilshire / Fairfaxbus bus 20 / ...
    1h 23m
    $3–4

  6. Line 33 bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Venice / Wade to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Wilshire / Spauldingbus bus 20
    1h 29m
    $3–4

Mar Vista to La Brea Tar Pits by bus and foot

Calendar365Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.8 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Mar Vista, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington Blvd/Rosabell St to La Brea Tar Pits via Washington Fairfax Hub and Fairfax / Wilshire in around 57 min.

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