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How to get fromVan Nuys to La Brea Tar Pitsby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus 237 / ...
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to Wilshire / Vermont Stationsubway subway Metro B Line
    1h 8m
    $4

  2. Line 761 bus, line 720 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Westwood / Wilshirebus bus 233 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilshire / Westwood to Wilshire / Fairfaxbus bus 720
    1h 30m
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Van Nuys to La Brea Tar Pitstaxi taxi 13.8 mi
    21 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 13.8 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to La Brea Tar Pitscar car 13.8 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

Van Nuys to La Brea Tar Pits by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar702Weekly Services
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Van Nuys to La Brea Tar Pits.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 19.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and La Brea Tar Pits, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Van Nuys / Victory to La Brea Tar Pits via Westwood / Wilshire, Wilshire / Westwood, and Wilshire / Fairfax in around 1h 30m.

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