There are 5 ways to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
2h 7m$19–33Train, line 33 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
3h 9m$10–14Drive 55.7 mi
- Drive from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monicacar 55.7 mi
59 min$11–15Train, line 33 bus via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
3h 11m$16–31Bus, line 33 bus
- Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
3h 41m$18–25
Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Irvine Spectrum and Santa Monica is 62 miles. The road distance is 56 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 7m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Irvine Spectrum, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Irvine to 5th / Santa Monica via Los Angeles and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 3h 41m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Irvine to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica is 56 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica.
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