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How to get fromStudio City to Playa Vistaby subway, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Studio City to Playa Vista by subway, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, tram, line 3 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Lincoln Sb & Jefferson Fsbus bus 3
    1h 59m
    $7

  2. Drive 15.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Studio City to Playa Vistacar car 15.1 mi
    29 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 218 bus, line 217 bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Fairfax / Melrosebus bus 218
    2. Take the bus from Fairfax / Melrose to Washington Fairfax Hubbus bus 217
    3. Take the bus from Electric Dr/Fairfax Ave to E.A. Way/Jefferson Blvdbus bus 4
    2h 39m
    $4

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Studio City to Playa Vistataxi taxi 15.1 mi
    29 min
    $50–65

  5. Line 218 bus, bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to San Vicente / Gracie Allenbus bus 218
    2. Take the bus from San Vicente / Gracie Allen to Washington Fairfax Hubbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Electric Dr/Fairfax Ave to E.A. Way/Jefferson Blvdbus bus 4
    4h 2m
    $4

Studio City to Playa Vista by bus, subway, and tram

Calendar607Weekly Services
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Studio City to Playa Vista.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 33.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and Playa Vista, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to E.A. Way/Jefferson Blvd via Fairfax / Melrose, Washington Fairfax Hub, and Electric Dr/Fairfax Ave in around 2h 39m.

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