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Mar 11, 2013 | 7:09 am

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Craig6z

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Originally Posted by prawn86

Questions:
The busses that run along Ventura Blvd from Studio City/Sherman Oaks etc, how long would that take in peak hour? Where would you want to go? Busses on Ventura are not a reliable transit method, and definitely would not fit the lifestyle you are attempting. For argument sake, to West Hollywood from Sherman Oaks probably 50-80 minutes,

Is the Orange Metro line on the schedule it says or is it also delayed by traffic? I know it has a semi dedicated route. It tends to run pretty consistent with the schedule. Margin of error across the Valley might be ten minutes

What would a taxi from say Sherman Oaks to West Hollywood cost on a Saturday night? Probably around $45

Any other suggestions as to where to live so I can be within a 45min door to door public transport ride, and still be able to failry easliy get over the hills into Hollywood on weekends?

Public transit is just not going to work for your lifestyle. Being blunt, any bus line other than the Orange is the fallback method of transit for the less economically fortunate. You have to be willing to drive in Los Angeles, in order to have anything close to a social life. Do not delude yourself about this move to Los Angeles. You will need a car at almost all times.

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