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How to get fromAnaheim to Santa Monica Pierby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Anaheim to Santa Monica Pier by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line / ...
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 45m
    $12–14

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    3h 35m
    $3–4

  3. Drive  40.1 mi

    1. Drive from Anaheim to Santa Monica Piercar car 40.1 mi
    44 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anaheim to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 40.1 mi
    44 min
    $140–180

  5. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    3h 44m
    $10–15

  6. Bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 4
    4h 7m
    $3–4

Anaheim to Santa Monica Pier by train, subway, tram, and foot

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Santa Monica Pier via 6th / Broadway, 5th / Hill, and Santa Monica / 4th in around 3h 35m.

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