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How to get fromSanta Monica to Encinoby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Encino by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, line 240 bus

    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 bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Balboabus bus 240
    2h 1m
    $5–6

  2. Line 1 bus, line 573 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Westwood Nb & Le Conte Nsbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Westwood Blvd & Weyburn Ave to Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvdbus bus 573
    2h 18m
    $2–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Encinotaxi taxi 12.9 mi
    21 min
    $45–55

  4. Drive 12.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Encinocar car 12.9 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

Santa Monica to Encino by tram, subway, and bus

Calendar687Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 34.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Encino, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Hayvenhurst Ave & Magnolia Blvd via Westwood Nb & Le Conte Ns and Westwood Blvd & Weyburn Ave in around 2h 18m.

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