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How to get fromCapistrano Beach to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Capistrano Beach to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 40m
    $36–56

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Del Obispo to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    5h 27m
    $5–7

  3. Train, line 33 bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 43m
    $33–54

  4. Drive  69.1 mi

    1. Drive from Capistrano Beach to Santa Monicacar car 69.1 mi
    1h 18m
    $13–19

  5. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 47m
    $12–18

Capistrano Beach to Santa Monica by bus, train, subway, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Del Obispo to Wilshire / Lincoln via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, and 5th / Hill in around 5h 27m.

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