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

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There are 5 ways to get from Laguna Hills 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 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 18m
    $17–29

  2. Bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from El Toro-Paseo De Valencia to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5bus bus 83
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to Figueroa / Picobus bus 460
    3. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    3h 57m
    $5–6

  3. Drive 59.6 mi

    1. Drive from Laguna Hills to Santa Monica Piercar car 59.6 mi
    1h 3m
    $11–16

  4. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    4h 16m
    $11–16

  5. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    4h 45m
    $21–39

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

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 66.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a bus from El Toro-Paseo De Valencia to Santa Monica Pier via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal, 7th / Maple, and Santa Monica / 4th in around 4h 45m.

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