Steve Weagant

I have 1 day in LA. I trying to figure out easy way to see the Getty museum and be back to union station in time to catch a 6:15 pm train to Chicago.

SWCPHX

http://www.getty.edu/visit/

VickiSoCal

It is not going to be easy.

Public Bus it is a 60-90 minute journey. They open at 10 so I'd leave by 8.

Taxi- I'd budget 45 minutes each way.

Rental car- same but need to factor in time to return car.

Trip Details
You are traveling on Tuesday and Leaving at 08: 02AM . Fare class: Regular. Max walk: 1/3 Mile. Mode: ANY.

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Starting at LA LIVE
Find Nearby... Pass/TAP Outlets | Park & Ride Lots

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Ride Commuter Express 534 [WEST LA PARK-N-RIDE] heading south
From: FLOWER ST/OLYMPIC BLVD NW corner Lv: 08:24AM
To: WILSHIRE BLVD/WESTWOOD BLVD NE corner Ar: 09:03AM
Pay $2.50 + $0.25 for Transfer., Monthly Pass/TAP: $80.00, (EZ Pass accepted)
Ride Metro Rapid Line 761 [PACOIMA] heading north
From: WESTWOOD BLVD/LINDBROOK DR SE corner Lv: 09:26AM
To: SEPULVEDA BLVD/GETTY CENTER DR SE corner Ar: 09:45AM
Use Transfer or Media , Monthly Pass/TAP: $75.00, (EZ Pass accepted)

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Ending at GETTY CENTER
Find Nearby... Pass/TAP Outlets | Park & Ride Lots

Additional Information
Total cash fare = $2.75
Trip time is about 1 hour and 21 minutes.
Trip distance is about 16.55 miles.

SWCPHX

If you go the rental car route there are rental cars available at Union Station.

Steve Weagant

I honestly think once I consider cabs, then car rental is more likely going to be cheaper.

VickiSoCal

Yes, rental car is almost always cheaper in LA than one or two taxi rides. Even factoring in 15 dollar parking at the Getty.

Estimated Fare & Tip from http://www.taxifarefinder.com

$63.43

Estimated using Los Angeles, CA taxi rates. The trip is 17.3 mi and will take 24 mins. This fare estimate includes a 15% tip, as is customary in this region.

PS- 24 minutes is a very optimistic estimate- unless you are talking about a Sunday?

FlyMeToTheLooneyBin

Did you say train to Chicago?

Yes, cabs are expensive in LA. Even a quick jaunt from my home to the airport 10 miles away costs me $33 after tip.

Rent a car. Parking isn't free though at the Getty.

VickiSoCal

No, it is 15 dollars as I said in the post above.

FlyMeToTheLooneyBin

No, it isn't. At least entrance is free.

VickiSoCal

Huh? It isn't 15 dollars? Why does it say it is on the website?

www.getty.edu/visit/hours/

"Admission to the Getty Center and to all exhibitions is FREE, no reservations required. Parking is $15."

FlyMeToTheLooneyBin

Oh. Sorry. I feel like we're going in circles here.

I'm agreeing with you. I respond in the negative to the negative statement. "Parking isn't free." "No, it isn't." That's agreement.

I then went on to say, at least entrance into the building is free.

bloodyeyeballs

If you do rent a car give yourself at least an hour and a half to get back in the afternoon. I live near the Getty and the 405 is undergoing major construction and during some days, a lane is closed and midday traffic through the area is heavy.
You can also follow @I_405 on twitter for more up to date postings on the construction