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How to get fromSan Juan Capistrano to Santa Monica Pierby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Monica Pier by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano 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
    2h 27m
    $22–41

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    3h 23m
    $11–15

  3. Drive 66.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Monica Piercar car 66.3 mi
    1h 14m
    $13–18

  4. Train, line 33 bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    3h 24m
    $19–39

San Juan Capistrano to Santa Monica Pier by train, subway, tram, and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 74.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Juan Capistrano to Santa Monica Pier. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station, then walk to Santa Monica Pier. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Juan Capistrano to Broadway / Ocean via L.A. Union Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 3h 23m.

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