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How to get fromSanta Monica to Lake Balboaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Lake Balboa by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 573 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wilshire Blvd & Glendon Ave to Balboa Blvd & Vanowen Stbus bus 573
    2h 9m
    $4–6

  2. Drive  15.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Lake Balboacar car 15.6 mi
    21 min
    $3–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Lake Balboataxi taxi 15.6 mi
    21 min
    $55–70

  4. Line 720 bus, line 573 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / 6th to Wilshire / Westwoodbus bus 20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilshire Blvd & Glendon Ave to Balboa Blvd & Vanowen Stbus bus 573
    2h 18m
    $4–6

  5. Line 1 bus, line 573 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Westwood Nb & Weyburn Nsbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Westwood Blvd & Weyburn Ave to Balboa Blvd & Vanowen Stbus bus 573
    2h 27m
    $3–5

Santa Monica to Lake Balboa by bus

Calendar75Weekly Buses
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

LA DOT operates a bus from Wilshire Blvd & Glendon Ave to Balboa Blvd & Vanowen St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 56 min.

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