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

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There are 7 ways to get from Garden Grove to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus 460
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 46m
    $4

  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 Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    3h 41m
    $3–4

  3. Train, tram via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines

    1. Take the train from Anaheim - ARTIC 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
    3h 5m
    $14–17

  4. Drive 41.1 mi

    1. Drive from Garden Grove to Santa Monica Piercar car 41.1 mi
    50 min
    $8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Garden Grove to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 41.1 mi
    50 min
    $150–180

  6. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 6m
    $14–26

  7. 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 Broadway / Oceanbus bus 4
    4h 7m
    $3–4

Garden Grove to Santa Monica Pier by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar263Weekly Services
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Santa Monica Pier via 6th / Los Angeles, 7th / Maple, and Santa Monica / 4th in around 3h 41m.

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