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

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There are 6 ways to get from Disneyland to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Anaheim 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 6m
    $22–32

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester / Harbor to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    3h 32m
    $3–4

  3. Drive  40.9 mi

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

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Line 43 bus, train, tram

    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 11m
    $13–17

  6. 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

Disneyland to Santa Monica by foot, bus, train, subway, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a vehicle from Disneyland to Wilshire / Lincoln via Manchester / Harbor, 6th / Broadway, and 5th / Hill in around 3h 32m.

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