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

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Santa Monica Pier 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 15m
    $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 Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    5h 8m
    $4–6

  3. Line 43 bus, 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 Figueroa / Picobus bus 460
    4h 13m
    $5–6

  4. Drive 47.8 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Santa Monica Piercar car 47.8 mi
    57 min
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 47.8 mi
    57 min
    $170–210

  6. Line 43 bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    5h 2m
    $10–15

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Park-19Th to Santa Monica Pier via Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Figueroa / Pico, Pico Station, and Downtown Santa Monica Station in around 4h 13m.

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