There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Santa Monica by train, tram, car, or bus
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
3h 11m$15–19Train, line 33 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
4h 10m$12–17Drive 67.8 mi
- Drive from Lancaster to Santa Monicacar 67.8 mi
1h 17m$13–18
Lancaster to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Lancaster and Santa Monica is 94 miles. The road distance is 68.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 11m and costs $15 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Lancaster to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Lancaster to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Santa Monica is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Lancaster to Santa Monica.
There are 3179+ hotels available in Santa Monica.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lancaster to Santa Monica. 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, then take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Lancaster to Santa Monica in around 1h 17m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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