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How to get fromNewport Beach to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Newport Beach to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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 12m
    $61–81

  2. Line 1 bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coast-Ent Hoag Hospital to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 28m
    $6–7

  3. Drive 47.5 mi

    1. Drive from Newport Beach to Santa Monicacar car 47.5 mi
    1h 2m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newport Beach to Santa Monicataxi taxi 47.5 mi
    1h 2m
    $150–190

  5. Line 1 bus, line 93 bus, bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Coast-Ent Hoag Hospital to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from 7th & VA Hospital NW to 1st & Shelter E Sbus bus 93 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus bus 232
    4. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    4h 47m
    $6–7

Newport Beach to Santa Monica by bus and tram

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Coast-Ent Hoag Hospital to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via 7Th-Channel, 7th & VA Hospital NW, 1st & Shelter E S, Downtown Long Beach Station, and LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 4h 47m.

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