How to get fromSanta Monica to Ladera Heightsby bus, tram, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Ladera Heights by bus, tram, taxi, car, or foot

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Line 108 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Washington / Palawan to Slauson / Shenandoahbus 108
38 min
$1–2
Tram, line 108 bus
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram Metro E Line
2. Take the bus from Slauson / Crenshaw to Slauson / Corningbus 108
1h 1m
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Ladera Heightstaxi 8.3 mi
13 min
$30–40
Drive 8.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Ladera Heightscar 8.3 mi
13 min
$2–3
Walk
1. Take the foot from Santa Monica to Ladera Heightswalk 8.4 mi
2h 43m
Line 3 bus, line 102 bus
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Sepulveda Sb & La Tijera Fsbus 3
2. Take the bus from Sepulveda / La Tijera to Slauson / La Tijerabus 102
1h 23m
$2–3
Line 18 bus, line 108 bus
1. Take the bus from Lincoln Sb & Santa Monica Ns to Washington Wb & Wilson Nsbus 18
2. Take the bus from Washington / Palawan to Slauson / Shenandoahbus 108
1h 34m
$2–3

Santa Monica to Ladera Heights by bus

153Weekly Buses

38 minAverage Duration

$1Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6.8 mi
Duration: 38 min

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

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Washington / Palawan to Slauson / Shenandoah hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 38 min.

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Ladera Heights, United States

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Things to do in Ladera Heights

Beverly Park (amusement park)(Opens in a new window)

Beverly Park was an amusement park located in Los Angeles, California, at the corner of Beverly Boulevard and La Cienega. Owned and operated by David Bradley from 1943 to 1974, it was considered an important source of attractions for children during the 1950s. It was also an important source of inspiration for Walt Disney who, following Bradley's example, later founded Disneyland.

Angels Flight(Opens in a new window)

Angels Flight is a landmark and historic narrow gauge funicular railway in the Bunker Hill district of Downtown Los Angeles, California. It has two funicular cars, named Olivet and Sinai, that run in opposite directions on a shared cable. The tracks cover a distance of 298   ft over a vertical gain of 96   ft.

Universal Studios Hollywood(Opens in a new window)

Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County, California. About 70% of the studio lies within the unincorporated county island known as Universal City while the rest lies within the city limits of Los Angeles, California. It is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood film studios still in use. Its official marketing headline is "The Entertainment Capital of LA". It was initially created to offer tours of the real Universal Studios sets and is the first of many full-fledged Universal Studios theme park resorts located across the world.

Pacific Park(Opens in a new window)

Pacific Park is an oceanfront amusement park located in Santa Monica, California. The park, located on the Santa Monica Pier, looks directly out on the Pacific Ocean, in the direction of Santa Catalina Island. It is the only amusement park directly located on the West Coast of the United States located on a pier and LA's only admission-free park. There are a total of thirteen rides in Pacific Park, including the world's first and only solar-powered ferris wheel that provides a view of the Pacific Ocean and a roller coaster that circles the majority of the park. Pacific Park is also home to 14 midway games and over-the-ocean food and retail outlets. It has appeared in over 500 movies and television shows such as Fat Albert, Hannah Montana, Hannah Montana: The Movie, Kidsongs, 90210, Bean, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, as well as the popular video game Grand Theft Auto V. In 2020, it featured in the opening ident for the sky television channel Sky Comedy. It is operated by SC Holdings.

Places to stay in Ladera Heights

Best Western Airport Plaza Hotel – LAX Airport LA Stadium(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles Westside(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Hilton Los Angeles-Culver City, CA(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Palihotel Culver City(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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