What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Burbank?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Burbank is to line 33 bus and line 94 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Burbank?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Burbank is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $3 - $5.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica Pier and Burbank?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica Pier to Burbank. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Olive / San Fernando via Hill / Venice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica Pier and Burbank?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica Pier station to Burbank. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Burbank - Downtown via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Santa Monica Pier to Burbank?

The distance between Santa Monica Pier and Burbank is 28 miles. The road distance is 19 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica Pier to Burbank without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Burbank without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 7m and costs $9 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica Pier to Burbank?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Santa Monica Pier to Burbank, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to Burbank bus from?

Santa Monica Pier to Burbank bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 2nd / Broadway station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to Burbank train from?

Santa Monica Pier to Burbank train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to Burbank bus arrive?

Santa Monica Pier to Burbank bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Venice / Olive station.

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to Burbank train arrive?

Santa Monica Pier to Burbank train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines.

Can I drive from Santa Monica Pier to Burbank?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica Pier to Burbank is 19 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Santa Monica Pier to Burbank.

Where can I stay near Burbank?

There are 2736+ hotels available in Burbank.

Santa Monica Pier to Burbank - 4 ways to travel via train, tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Burbank by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain AV Line / ...
2h 7m
$10–13
Line 33 bus, line 94 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus 33
2. Take the bus from Hill / Venice to Olive / San Fernandobus 94
2h 39m
$3–4
Drive 18.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Burbankcar 18.9 mi
31 min
$4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Burbanktaxi 18.9 mi
31 min
$85–110

Santa Monica Pier to Burbank by foot, tram, subway, and train

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Distance: 28.1 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Olive / San Fernando via Venice / Olive and Hill / Venice in around 2h 39m.

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