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How to get fromSanta Monica to Hollywood / Western Stationby tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Hollywood / Western Station by tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, subway

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

  2. Line 4 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Santa Monica / Westernbus bus 4
    1h 27m
    $1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Hollywood / Western Stationtaxi taxi 12.9 mi
    24 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 12.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Hollywood / Western Stationcar car 12.9 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 4 bus via Santa Monica / Vermont

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Santa Monica / Vermontbus bus 4
    1h 29m
    $4

Santa Monica to Hollywood / Western Station by tram and subway

Calendar714Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Santa Monica / Western every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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