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How to get fromSanta Monica to Studio Cityby tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Studio City 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 Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    1h 31m
    $5–6

  2. Line 1 bus, line 761 bus, line 240 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Westwood Nb & Weyburn Nsbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Ventura / Sepulvedabus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ventura / Sepulveda to Ventura / Laurel Canyonbus bus 240
    1h 48m
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Studio Citytaxi taxi 16.3 mi
    21 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive  16.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Studio Citycar car 16.3 mi
    21 min
    $3–5

Santa Monica to Studio City by tram, subway, and bus

Calendar642Weekly Services
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Studio City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Studio City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Ventura / Laurel Canyon via Westwood Nb & Weyburn Ns, Westwood / Le Conte, and Ventura / Sepulveda in around 1h 48m.

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