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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to La Brea Tar Pitsby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to La Brea Tar Pits by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 20 bus

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    1. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Spauldingbus bus 20
    45 min
    $1–2

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    1h 16m
    $4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to La Brea Tar Pitstaxi taxi 10 mi
    13 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive 10 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to La Brea Tar Pitscar car 10 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

  5. Line 20 bus via 5th / Santa Monica

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Wilshire / Spauldingbus bus 20
    46 min
    $1–2

  6. Line 720 bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Fairfaxbus bus 20 / ...
    1h
    $1–2

Santa Monica Pier to La Brea Tar Pits by foot and bus

Calendar180Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.7 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from 5th / Colorado to Wilshire / Spaulding hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 45 min.

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