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

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There are 6 ways to get from Orange to Santa Monica Pier 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 56m
    $12–15

  2. Drive 44.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Orange to Santa Monica Piercar car 44.9 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 Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    2h 48m
    $10–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Orange to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 44.9 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 Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    2h 48m
    $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 Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    3h 7m
    $25–36

Orange to Santa Monica Pier by train, subway, tram, and foot

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Orange to Santa Monica Pier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 49.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Anaheim to Santa Monica Pier via Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal, 7th / Maple, and Santa Monica / 4th in around 3h 7m.

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