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Ride Santa Monica's GETTY
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Here are the answers to the most frequently asked
questions:
 Where can I catch the bus?
Where can I park?
What is the bus fare?
How often do the buses run?
How early/late does the bus run?
What is the route of the Line 14?
Is this a special bus to the Getty?
Does the Line 14 go to the Valley?
Are there other transit systems that have service to the Getty Center?
Where can I catch the bus? Bus stops are located approximately every two blocks along the route and all major intersections shown on the map. Stops are marked with our distinctive blue triangle. It is also possible to transfer to the Line 14 from several other Big Blue Bus routes. Transfers are free within the Big Blue Bus System and are obtained at the time you board the first bus. The transfer points are:
Please note, when transferring from the Line 14 ($0.50 fare) to the Line 10, the transfer is free. However, there will be an additional fare of $0.75 when you board the #10 bus. The regular fare on the Line 10 is $1.25. Transfers to the MTA or Culver City Bus Lines cost $0.25. Transfers to or from the MTA can be made at Inglewood and Culver Boulevards (MTA Line 108), Centinela and Venice Boulevard (MTA Line 33/333), and Sunset & Barrington (MTA Line 2). Transfers to or from Culver City Bus Line 1 can be made at Washington and Inglewood Boulevards. Where can I park? Parking along the route is limited and, in most places, restricted. Patrons should
carefully read all posted parking signs before leaving their vehicle. There are parking
structures in downtown Santa Monica that charge a fee for parking. From these structures,
patrons could take a Big Blue Bus Line 1, 2, or 3 and then transfer (no charge) to the
Line 14 at Bundy Drive. What is the bus fare? $0.50 Adult fare; one way How often do the buses run? WEEKDAY FREQUENCY: SATURDAY FREQUENCY: Every 30 minutes between 8:47 am and 7:58 pm The last bus leaves the Getty Center at 7:58 pm every day, including Thursday and Friday, when the Getty Center is open until 9:00 pm. How early/late does the bus run? The first bus arrives at the Getty Center at 7:02 am on weekdays and the last bus departs the Getty Center at 7:58 pm every day. What are the Getty Center hours? Tuesday & Wednesday - 11:00 am - 7:00 pm What is the route of the Line 14? The Line 14 begins at Centinela and Culver Boulevard in Culver City and proceeds northbound. At National Boulevard, Centinela becomes Bundy Drive. The Line 14 operates northbound on Bundy to Montana Avenue, east to Barrington, north to Sunset, east to the 405 freeway. The Line 14 uses the northbound 405 freeway to reach the Getty Center Drive exit, then proceeds south on Sepulveda to the stop at the Getty Center. The bus then continues southbound on Sepulveda to Church Lane and west to Sunset Boulevard. Once on Sunset, the route is the reverse of above. Is this a special bus to the Getty? No, this is a Santa Monica Big Blue Bus route that was extended to the Getty Center. Does the Line 14 go to the Valley? No, the Line 14 only operates between Culver City and the Getty Center. However, the MTA line 561 does operate to the San Fernando Valley. Are there other transit systems that have service to the Getty Center? MTA Bus 561 has service to Getty Center. (800) 266-6883 or (213) 626-4455. Notice: When the Getty Center has reached capacity, Getty staff will notify the Big Blue Bus. This information is communicated to our Motor Coach Operators as soon as possible. If the Operator announces that the Getty Center is closed, you may wish to reschedule your visit. The Big Blue Bus does not guarantee admittance to the Getty Center.
Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus 1660 Seventh Street, Santa Monica, California 90401 (310) 451-5444 or E-mail: bus-info@BigBlueBus.com
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