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

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There are 6 ways to get from Orange to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 51m
    $12–15

  2. Drive 44.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Orange to Santa Monicacar car 44.7 mi
    49 min
    $9–12

  3. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    2h 50m
    $11–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Orange to Santa Monicataxi taxi 44.7 mi
    49 min
    $160–200

  5. Train, line 33 bus via Orange

    1. Take the train from Orange to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    2h 50m
    $9–13

  6. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    2h 58m
    $25–36

Orange to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Orange to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 49.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Anaheim to Wilshire / Lincoln via Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal and 7th / Maple in around 2h 58m.

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