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How to get fromSanta Monica to La Brea Tar Pitsby bus, tram, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to La Brea Tar Pits by bus, tram, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 20 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / 11th to Wilshire / Spauldingbus bus 20
    33 min
    $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 Wilshire / Fairfax Stationsubway subway Metro D Line
    1h 11m
    $4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to La Brea Tar Pitstaxi taxi 9.8 mi
    13 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive 9.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to La Brea Tar Pitscar car 9.8 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

  5. Line 720 bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Wilshire / Fairfaxbus bus 20 / ...
    53 min
    $1–2

Santa Monica to La Brea Tar Pits by bus and foot

Calendar180Weekly Services
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.4 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Wilshire / 11th to Wilshire / Spaulding hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 31 min.

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