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How to get fromDisney California Adventure to Santa Monicaby bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Disney California Adventure to Santa Monica by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 43 bus, train, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    3h 5m
    $13–17

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    3h 39m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 40.9 mi

    1. Drive from Disney California Adventure to Santa Monicacar car 40.9 mi
    44 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Disney California Adventure to Santa Monicataxi taxi 40.9 mi
    44 min
    $140–180

  5. Bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus bus 4
    4h 9m
    $3–4

Disney California Adventure to Santa Monica by foot, bus, train, subway, and tram

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 46.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Disney California Adventure, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Disney California Adventure to Wilshire / Lincoln via Disneyland Employee's Entrance, 6th / Los Angeles, and 7th / Maple in around 3h 39m.

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