How to get fromPalos Verdes Estates to Los Angelesby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Palos Verdes Estates to Los Angeles by bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Hawthorne Blvd & Ridgegate Dr to Figueroa St & 12th Stbus 448
50 min
$2–4
Drive 25.8 mi
1. Drive from Palos Verdes Estates to Los Angelescar 25.8 mi
36 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Palos Verdes Estates to Los Angelestaxi 25.8 mi
36 min
$85–110
Line 344 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hawthorne / Ridgegate to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus 344
2. Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Spring / 1st - City Hallbus Metro J Line
1h 33m
$2–3

Palos Verdes Estates to Los Angeles by bus

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50 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 26.2 mi
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Palos Verdes Estates, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

LA DOT operates a bus from Hawthorne Blvd & Ridgegate Dr to Figueroa St & 12th St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 50 min.

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