How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Sunset Boulevardby bus, taxi, or car

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

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Line 1 bus
best
1. Take the bus from 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs to Westwood Nb & Le Conte Nsbus 1 / ...
55 min
$2–3
Line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Wilshire / Comstockbus 20
56 min
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Sunset Boulevardtaxi 7.1 mi
14 min
$26–32
Drive 7.1 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Sunset Boulevardcar 7.1 mi
14 min
$2
Line 1 bus via Ucla Hilgard Terminal
1. Take the bus from 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs to Ucla Hilgard Terminalbus 1 / ...
1h 12m
$1

Santa Monica Pier to Sunset Boulevard by foot and bus

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55 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Santa Monica Pier to Sunset Boulevard.

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Distance: 8.1 mi
Duration: 55 min

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

Big Blue Bus operates a bus from 4Th Nb & Colorado Fs to Westwood Nb & Le Conte Ns every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 34 min.

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