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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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 11m
    $17–29

  2. Line 43 bus, bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    4h 59m
    $4–6

  3. Drive 47.6 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Santa Monicacar car 47.6 mi
    56 min
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Santa Monicataxi taxi 47.6 mi
    56 min
    $170–210

  5. Line 43 bus, bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus bus 4
    5h 28m
    $4–6

Costa Mesa to Santa Monica by bus, train, subway, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Park-19Th to Wilshire / Lincoln via Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, 6th / Los Angeles, and 7th / Maple in around 4h 59m.

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