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

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

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  1. Tram, line 240 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus bus 240
    2h 6m
    $5–6

  2. Bus, line 573 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Westwoodbus bus 720 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilshire Blvd & Glendon Ave to Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvdbus bus 573
    2h 20m
    $2–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Encinotaxi taxi 13.6 mi
    22 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive  13.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Encinocar car 13.6 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 1 bus, line 573 bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs to Westwood Nb & Weyburn Nsbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Westwood Blvd & Weyburn Ave to Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvdbus bus 573
    2h 27m
    $2–5

Santa Monica Pier to Encino by foot, tram, subway, and bus

Calendar642Weekly Services
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica Pier to Encino.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvd via 5th / Colorado, Wilshire / Westwood, and Wilshire Blvd & Glendon Ave in around 2h 20m.

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