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How to get fromCastaic to Santa Monicaby bus (Amtrak), train, tram, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Castaic to Santa Monica by bus (Amtrak), train, tram, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Santa Monica Pierbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 8m
    $50–64

  2. Drive 38 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castaic to Santa Monicacar car 38 mi
    43 min
    $7–10

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV 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 16m
    $45–54

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Castaic to Santa Monicataxi taxi 38 mi
    43 min
    $120–160

  5. Line 761 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sylmar Station to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 761
    3h 1m
    $41–51

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Map of how to get from Castaic to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Santa Monica Pier twice daily. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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