What is the cheapest way to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Monica is to bus and line 4 bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 5h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Mission Viejo and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Mission Viejo to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at Wilshire / Lincoln via Santa Ana and 7th / Maple. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Mission Viejo and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct train from Mission Viejo to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana 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 15m.

How far is it from Mission Viejo to Santa Monica?

The distance between Mission Viejo and Santa Monica is 67 miles. The road distance is 61.8 miles.

How do I travel from Mission Viejo to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 15m and costs $17 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Mission Viejo to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mission Viejo to Santa Monica bus from?

Mission Viejo to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where do I catch the Mission Viejo to Santa Monica train from?

Mission Viejo to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where does the Mission Viejo to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Mission Viejo to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Mission Viejo to Santa Monica train arrive?

Mission Viejo to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Mission Viejo to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Mission Viejo to Santa Monica is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Mission Viejo to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 3226+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Mission Viejo to Santa Monica - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, and bus

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

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
3h 15m
$17–29
Bus, line 4 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5bus 83
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
3. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus 4
5h 13m
$4–6
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Wilshire / Lincolnbus 20
4h 37m
$21–39
Drive 61.4 mi
1. Drive from Mission Viejo to Santa Monicacar 61.4 mi
1h 5m
$12–17

Mission Viejo to Santa Monica by bus, train, subway, and tram

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Distance: 66.8 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Mission Viejo, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Wilshire / Lincoln via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal, and 7th / Maple in around 4h 37m.

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