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How to get fromIrvine to Santa Monica Pierby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Santa Monica Pier by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin 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
    2h 7m
    $13–16

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    2h 59m
    $10–14

  3. Drive 53.9 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Santa Monica Piercar car 53.9 mi
    1h 1m
    $10–15

Irvine to Santa Monica Pier by train, subway, tram, and foot

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Irvine to Santa Monica Pier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 56.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Santa Monica Pier. 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, take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station, then walk to Santa Monica Pier. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Broadway / Ocean via L.A. Union Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2h 59m.

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