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Uber and Lyft from Santa Monica Pier to BUR

We estimate UberX at $70–100 and Lyft at $64–79 for the 23.4-mile trip from Santa Monica Pier to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), which takes about 47 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$64–$100

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Lyft is lowest at $64–$79.

Typical prices, not live

Lyft Lyft

4 seats · Lowest

$64–$79

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Uber UberX

4 seats

$70–$100

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Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats

$83–$99

Rough estimate. Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) / Board of Transportation Commissioners meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

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Waymo serves Los Angeles, CA, but only one end of this trip is inside its area.

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

We found no tolls on this route. Tips are not included.

Self-driving service areas are community-traced from operators' published maps and may lag changes. Credit: Robotaxi Tracker (CC BY 4.0) and AV Map.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$61–86 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$57–70 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$70–100 UberX · 4 seats	$64–79 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$83–118 Priority · 4 seats	$73–90 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$87–124 Comfort · 4 seats	$86–107 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$99–142 UberXL · 6 seats	$88–109 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$143–206 Black · 4 seats	$151–188 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$184–265 Black SUV · 6 seats	$184–229 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$79–113 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the BUR airport dropoff fee (estimated) of $4.00. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $83–99 before tip, from the city's regulated rates, including real-time data sharing charge ($0.15). Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in Los Angeles.

Self-driving rides on this route

Self-driving rides in Los Angeles

Waymo. Waymo serves Los Angeles, CA, but only one end of this trip is inside its area.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from Santa Monica Pier to BUR?

We estimate UberX at $70–100 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $99–142. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from Santa Monica Pier to BUR?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $64–79 and Lyft XL at $88–109 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from Santa Monica Pier to BUR?

Lyft tends to be a little cheaper on this route in our estimates, but the two are close and either can be cheaper at a given moment. Compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from Santa Monica Pier to BUR?

We estimate a metered taxi at $83–99, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from Santa Monica Pier to BUR?

About 47 minutes for 23.4 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from Santa Monica Pier to BUR?

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track. Waymo serves Los Angeles, CA, but only one end of this trip is inside its area.

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