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

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There are 5 ways to get from Anaheim to Santa Monica State Beach 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
    2h 3m
    $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 Wilshire / 6thbus bus 20
    3h 42m
    $3–4

  3. Drive  40.9 mi

    1. Drive from Anaheim to Santa Monica State Beachcar car 40.9 mi
    45 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anaheim to Santa Monica State Beachtaxi taxi 40.9 mi
    45 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 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 5m
    $10–15

Anaheim to Santa Monica State Beach by bus and foot

Calendar157Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Santa Monica State Beach via 6th / Broadway, 5th / Hill, and Wilshire / 6th in around 3h 42m.

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