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How to get fromLake Forest to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine 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
    2h 7m
    $18–33

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    3h 9m
    $10–14

  3. Drive 59.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Santa Monicacar car 59.3 mi
    1h 4m
    $11–16

  4. Train, line 33 bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    3h 11m
    $15–31

Lake Forest to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Santa Monica. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, 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 Irvine to 5th / Santa Monica via L.A. Union Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 3h 9m.

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