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

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

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  1. Line 4 bus

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    1. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Sunset / Descansobus bus 4
    1h 12m
    $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 17m
    $5–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Silver Laketaxi taxi 16 mi
    22 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 16 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Silver Lakecar car 16 mi
    22 min
    $3–5

  5. Line 4 bus via Santa Monica / 4th

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / 4th to Sunset / Descansobus bus 4
    1h 35m
    $1–2

Santa Monica Pier to Silver Lake by foot and bus

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

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

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