There are 5 ways to get from Legoland California to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
4h 54m$52–84Train, line 33 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
5h 59m$16–24Train, line 33 bus via Los Angeles
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
5h 57m$48–82Bus, line 33 bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2017
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
6h 2m$18–28Drive 102.1 mi
- Drive from Legoland California to Santa Monicacar 102.1 mi
1h 53m$18–26
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Legoland California to Santa Monica is to train and line 33 bus which costs $15 - $24 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Legoland California to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Legoland California to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Oceanside Transportation Center and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Legoland California to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside 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 4h 54m.
The distance between Legoland California and Santa Monica is 112 miles. The road distance is 102.7 miles.
The best way to get from Legoland California to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 54m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Legoland California to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Legoland California to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Legoland California to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
Legoland California to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
What companies run services between Legoland California, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Legoland California to 5th / Santa Monica via Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 6h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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
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
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Legoland California to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Legoland California to Santa Monica is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Legoland California to Santa Monica.
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