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How to get fromRancho Santa Fe to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rancho Santa Fe to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station 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
    4h 40m
    $36–79

  2. Drive 112.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Santa Fe to Santa Monicacar car 112.3 mi
    2h 5m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    6h 21m
    $38–62

Rancho Santa Fe to Santa Monica by bus, train, subway, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Paseo Delicias & La Fremontia to 5th / Santa Monica via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 6h 21m.

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