How to get fromNorth Hollywood to Santa Monica Pierby subway, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from North Hollywood to Santa Monica Pier by subway, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, tram
best
1. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
1h 24m
$4
Line 4 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Vermont to Broadway / Oceanbus 4
1h 53m
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from North Hollywood to Santa Monica Piertaxi 18.6 mi
25 min
$75–90
Drive 18.6 mi
1. Drive from North Hollywood to Santa Monica Piercar 18.6 mi
25 min
$4–5
Bus, line 761 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Lankershim / Chandler to Ventura / Sepulvedabus 155
2. Take the bus from Sepulveda / Ventura to Westwood / Weyburnbus 761 / ...
3. Take the bus from Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns to 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Placebus 1 / ...
1h 54m
$4–7

North Hollywood to Santa Monica Pier by subway, tram, and foot

714Weekly Services

1h 24mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 28.6 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between North Hollywood, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Santa Monica / Vermont to Broadway / Ocean every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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Santa Monica(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

Santa Monica (; Spanish: Santa Mónica) is a city in Los Angeles County, situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast. Santa Monica's 2020 U.S. Census population was 93,076. Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to its climate, beaches, and hospitality industry. It has a diverse economy, hosting headquarters of companies such as Hulu, Activision Blizzard, Universal Music Group, Lionsgate, Illumination and The Recording Academy.

Things to do in Santa Monica

Pacific Park(Opens in a new window)

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Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome(Opens in a new window)

The Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome is located on the Newcomb Pier adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. It was designed and built in 1916 by Charles I. D. Looff and his son Arthur to hold a Looff Carousel. Looff's carousel was housed at the Hippodrome until it was sold in 1939. It was replaced by Philadelphia Toboggan Company Carousel #62, which was moved from the Ocean Park Pier. The building remains a rare example of structures that used to be on the amusement pier, and scenes were filmed therein for the 1973 award-winning film, The Sting. Since 1977, the carousel has been owned by the city, and was restored from 1977 through 1981. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.

Beverly Park (amusement park)(Opens in a new window)

Beverly Park was an amusement park located in Los Angeles, California, at the corner of Beverly Boulevard and La Cienega. Owned and operated by David Bradley from 1943 to 1974, it was considered an important source of attractions for children during the 1950s. It was also an important source of inspiration for Walt Disney who, following Bradley's example, later founded Disneyland.

Santa Monica West Coaster(Opens in a new window)

The Santa Monica West Coaster (also known as The West Coaster) is a steel roller coaster located in Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California. The ride was manufactured by D. H. Morgan Manufacturing, and opened on May 25, 1996.

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