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

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There are 5 ways to get from Garden Grove 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
    2h 56m
    $22–32

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    3h 26m
    $3–4

  3. Drive  40.9 mi

    1. Drive from Garden Grove to Santa Monicacar car 40.9 mi
    50 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Garden Grove to Santa Monicataxi taxi 40.9 mi
    50 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 1m
    $3–4

Garden Grove to Santa Monica by bus, train, subway, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Wilshire / Lincoln via 6th / Broadway and 5th / Hill in around 3h 26m.

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