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How to get fromSanta Ana to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Ana to Santa Monica 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
    1h 56m
    $23–33

  2. Bus, line 4 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Lincolnbus bus 4
    4h 46m
    $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 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    2h 55m
    $9–13

  4. Drive  46.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Santa Monicacar car 46.3 mi
    50 min
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Ana to Santa Monicataxi taxi 46.3 mi
    50 min
    $160–200

  6. Bus, line 111 bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Florence / Malabar to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    3h 9m
    $22–39

Santa Ana to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Ana to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via Huntington Park, Florence / Malabar, and LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 3h 9m.

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