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How to get fromSanta Monica to Hollywoodby bus, tram, subway, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 4 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Santa Monica / Wilcoxbus bus 4
    1h 3m
    $1–2

  2. Tram, subway

    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 subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to Hollywood / Vine Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    1h 7m
    $4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Hollywoodtaxi taxi 11.6 mi
    22 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 11.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Hollywoodcar car 11.6 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

Santa Monica to Hollywood by bus

Calendar615Weekly Buses
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Santa Monica / Wilcox every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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