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

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There are 6 ways to get from Orange County to Santa Monica Pier 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
    $15–27

  2. Bus, line 4 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 4
    4h 50m
    $4–6

  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 Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    2h 53m
    $9–13

  4. Drive 46.3 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Santa Monica Piercar car 46.3 mi
    50 min
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Orange County to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 46.3 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 Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    3h 22m
    $19–36

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

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h

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

You can take a bus from Santa Ana to Santa Monica Pier via Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal, 7th / Maple, and Santa Monica / 4th in around 3h 22m.

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