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How to get fromFountain Valley to Santa Monica Pierby bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 72 bus, train, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Warner-Mount Hope to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3bus bus 72
    2. Take the train from Tustin 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 42m
    $14–18

  2. Line 35 bus, bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brookhurst-Slater to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 10bus bus 35
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    4h 47m
    $4–6

  3. Line 35 bus, bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Brookhurst-Slater to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 10bus bus 35
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Figueroa / Picobus bus 460
    3. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    3h 52m
    $5–6

  4. Drive 42.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fountain Valley to Santa Monica Piercar car 42.1 mi
    49 min
    $8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fountain Valley to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 42.1 mi
    49 min
    $150–190

  6. Line 35 bus, bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Brookhurst-Slater to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 10bus bus 35
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 4
    5h 13m
    $4–6

Fountain Valley to Santa Monica Pier by bus, train, subway, tram, and foot

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Fountain Valley, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Brookhurst-Slater to Santa Monica Pier via Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 10, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, 6th / Los Angeles, 7th / Maple, and Santa Monica / 4th in around 4h 47m.

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