How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Echo Parkby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Echo Park by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram, line 2 bus
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 bus from Alvarado / 7th to Sunset / Alvaradobus 2 / ...
1h 14m
$5–6
Line 4 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Sunset / Parkbus 4
1h 15m
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Echo Parktaxi 16 mi
20 min
$55–70
Drive 16 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Echo Parkcar 16 mi
20 min
$3–5
Line 4 bus via Santa Monica / 4th
1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / 4th to Sunset / Parkbus 4
1h 41m
$1–2

Santa Monica Pier to Echo Park by foot, tram, subway, and bus

766Weekly Services

1h 14mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 20.2 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Echo Park, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 5th / Colorado to Sunset / Park hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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Echo Park, United States(opens in a new window)

Echo Park is a neighborhood in the east-central region of Los Angeles, California. Located to the northwest of Downtown, it is bordered by Silver Lake to the west and Chinatown to the east. The culturally diverse neighborhood has become known for its trendy local businesses, as well as its popularity with artists, musicians and creatives. The neighborhood is centered on the eponymous Echo Park Lake.

Things to do in Echo Park

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2008 Universal Studios fire(Opens in a new window)

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Places to stay in Echo Park

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