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

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There are 5 ways to get from Laguna Beach to Santa Monica Pier by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    4h 9m
    $18–31

  2. Bus, line 20 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    5h 13m
    $5–7

  3. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    4h 12m
    $6

  4. Drive 59.5 mi

    1. Drive from Laguna Beach to Santa Monica Piercar car 59.5 mi
    1h 11m
    $11–16

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus bus 232
    5h 35m
    $6–7

Laguna Beach to Santa Monica Pier by bus, train, tram, and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Coast-Laguna to Santa Monica Pier via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, Norwalk Station, 6th / Los Angeles, 7th / Maple, and Santa Monica / 4th in around 5h 13m.

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