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How to get fromDana Point to Santa Monica Pierby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dana Point to Santa Monica Pier 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 36m
    $24–46

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    5h 39m
    $5–7

  3. Line 90 bus, train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8bus bus 90
    2. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    5h 9m
    $11–16

  4. Drive 68.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Santa Monica Piercar car 68.5 mi
    1h 19m
    $13–18

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus bus 232
    6h 1m
    $6–7

Dana Point to Santa Monica Pier by bus, train, subway, tram, and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Santa Monica Pier via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, 6th / Los Angeles, 7th / Maple, and Santa Monica / 4th in around 5h 39m.

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