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How to get fromOrange County to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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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
    1h 55m
    $15–27

  2. Bus, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0900 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    3h 46m
    $8–16

  3. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    2h 55m
    $9–13

  4. Drive 46.1 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Santa Monicacar car 46.1 mi
    50 min
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Orange County to Santa Monicataxi taxi 46.1 mi
    50 min
    $160–200

  6. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    3h 13m
    $19–36

Orange County to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Ana to Wilshire / Lincoln via Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal and 7th / Maple in around 3h 13m.

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