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How to get fromSherman Oaks to La Brea Tar Pitsby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to La Brea Tar Pits by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 240 bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ventura / Beverly Glen to Universal / Studio City Stationbus bus 240
    2. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Wilshire / Vermont Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    1h 8m
    $4

  2. Drive 10.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to La Brea Tar Pitscar car 10.5 mi
    21 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 761 bus, line 720 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ventura / Van Nuys to Westwood / Wilshirebus bus 233 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilshire / Westwood to Wilshire / Fairfaxbus bus 720
    1h 18m
    $3–4

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sherman Oaks to La Brea Tar Pitstaxi taxi 10.5 mi
    21 min
    $40–55

Sherman Oaks to La Brea Tar Pits by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar664Weekly Services
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 18.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Sherman Oaks, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ventura / Van Nuys to La Brea Tar Pits via Westwood / Wilshire, Wilshire / Westwood, and Wilshire / Fairfax in around 1h 18m.

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