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

  2. Drive  46.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Santa Monica Piercar car 46.4 mi
    50 min
    $8–12

  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. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Ana to Santa Monica Piertaxi taxi 46.4 mi
    50 min
    $160–200

  5. Train, line 33 bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    2h 57m
    $20–31

  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 & Broadway Nsbus bus 3
    3h 13m
    $22–39

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

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Ana to Santa Monica Pier via Huntington Park, Florence / Malabar, LAX/Metro Transit Center, and 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns in around 3h 13m.

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