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

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

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line / ...
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 39m
    $12–14

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    3h 52m
    $4–6

  3. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    2h 38m
    $9–12

  4. Drive 38.5 mi

    1. Drive from Fullerton to Santa Monicacar car 38.5 mi
    44 min
    $7–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fullerton to Santa Monicataxi taxi 38.5 mi
    44 min
    $140–170

  6. Train, line 33 bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    2h 42m
    $9–18

Fullerton to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Commonwealth-Malden to Wilshire / Lincoln via Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 8, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, 6th / Los Angeles, and 7th / Maple in around 3h 52m.

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