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

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

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  1. Bus, line 761 bus

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    1. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Westwoodbus bus 720
    2. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Church / 405 Fwy Off-Rampbus bus 233 / ...
    1h 42m
    $2–4

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Getty Centertaxi taxi 8.7 mi
    15 min
    $30–40

  3. Drive 8.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Getty Centercar car 8.7 mi
    15 min
    $2–3

  4. Tram, line 15 bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo / Bundy Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Bundy Nb & Exposition Fs to Barrington Pl Nb & Chayote St Nsbus bus 15
    2h 28m
    $3

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  • Distance: 11.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Getty Center via 5th / Colorado, Wilshire / Westwood, Westwood / Lindbrook, and Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp in around 1h 42m.

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