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How to get fromPacific Palisades to Orange Countyby tram, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Pacific Palisades to Orange County by tram, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 6m
    $15–28

  2. Drive 49.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pacific Palisades to Orange Countycar car 49.4 mi
    55 min
    $9–13

  3. Line 33 bus, train via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 47m
    $12–26

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pacific Palisades to Orange Countytaxi taxi 49.4 mi
    55 min
    $170–220

  5. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain train OC Line
    4h 1m
    $10–15

  6. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 7m
    $14–20

Pacific Palisades to Orange County by bus, tram, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Pacific Palisades, CA, USA and Orange County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sunset Eb & Via De La Paz Ns to Santa Ana via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Fs, 5th / Santa Monica, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, and Los Angeles in around 4h 7m.

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