There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
2h 2m$13–16Train, line 33 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
3h 1m$10–14Drive 53.7 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Santa Monicacar 53.7 mi
1h$10–15
Irvine to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 1h and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Tustin 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 2m.
The distance between Irvine and Santa Monica is 56 miles. The road distance is 54 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 2m and costs $12 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Irvine to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Irvine to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Santa Monica is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Irvine to Santa Monica.
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Irvine to Santa Monica. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, then take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to 5th / Santa Monica via L.A. Union Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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