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How to get fromLancaster to Santa Monica State Beachby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Santa Monica State Beach by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 35m
    $15–19

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 29m
    $12–17

  3. Drive 68.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Santa Monica State Beachcar car 68.6 mi
    1h 19m
    $13–19

Lancaster to Santa Monica State Beach by train, bus, and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lancaster to Santa Monica State Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 94.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Santa Monica State Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lancaster to Santa Monica State Beach. 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 State Beach. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lancaster to Santa Monica State Beach via L.A. Union Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, and 5th / Santa Monica in around 4h 29m.

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