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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Lake Balboa by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, line 573 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / 14th to Wilshire / Westwoodbus bus 720
    2. Take the bus from Westwood Blvd & Weyburn Ave to Balboa Blvd & Vanowen Stbus bus 573
    2h 16m
    $3–6

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Lake Balboataxi taxi 15 mi
    22 min
    $55–70

  3. Drive 15 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Lake Balboacar car 15 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  4. Line 1 bus, line 573 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Westwood Nb & Le Conte Nsbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Westwood Blvd & Weyburn Ave to Balboa Blvd & Vanowen Stbus bus 573
    2h 25m
    $3–5

Santa Monica to Lake Balboa by bus and foot

Calendar75Weekly Services
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / 14th to Balboa Blvd & Vanowen St via Wilshire / Westwood and Westwood Blvd & Weyburn Ave in around 2h 16m.

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