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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Sherman Oaksby bus, tram, subway, taxi, or car

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

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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 Van Nuys / Venturabus bus 233 / ...
    1h 26m
    $2–4

  2. Tram, subway, line 240 bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Hazeltinebus bus 240
    1h 48m
    $5–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Sherman Oakstaxi taxi 12.6 mi
    20 min
    $40–55

  4. Drive 12.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Sherman Oakscar car 12.6 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 1 bus, line 761 bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs to Westwood Nb & Le Conte Nsbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Venturabus bus 233 / ...
    1h 31m
    $2–3

Santa Monica Pier to Sherman Oaks by foot and bus

Calendar431Weekly Services
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to Van Nuys / Ventura via 5th / Colorado, Wilshire / Westwood, and Westwood / Lindbrook in around 1h 26m.

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