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How to get fromSanta Monica to Burbankby tram, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Burbank by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train AV Line / ...
    1h 54m
    $10–13

  2. Line 20 bus, line 92 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Main / 7th to Olive / San Fernandobus bus 92
    2h 33m
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Burbanktaxi taxi 17.7 mi
    31 min
    $70–90

  4. Drive 17.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Burbankcar car 17.7 mi
    31 min
    $4–5

  5. Line 4 bus, line 94 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 12thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Hill / 12th to Olive / San Fernandobus bus 94
    3h 17m
    $3

Santa Monica to Burbank by tram, subway, and train

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Burbank.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Olive / San Fernando via 6th / Main and Main / 7th in around 2h 33m.

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