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

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There are 4 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Santa Monica Pier by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo 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 25m
    $14–17

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    3h 17m
    $11–15

  3. Drive 63.8 mi

    1. Drive from Laguna Niguel to Santa Monica Piercar car 63.8 mi
    1h 13m
    $12–17

  4. Train, tram via San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station 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
    2h 32m
    $21–41

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

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Broadway / Ocean via L.A. Union Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 3h 17m.

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