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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Anaheimby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Anaheim by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 30m
    $11–20

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    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 bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    2h 55m
    $3–4

  3. Drive 40.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Anaheimcar car 40.1 mi
    44 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Anaheimtaxi taxi 40.1 mi
    44 min
    $140–180

  5. Tram, train via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines

    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 L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train OC Line / ...
    2h 31m
    $11–15

  6. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Flower / Pico to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    3h 24m
    $3–4

Santa Monica Pier to Anaheim by foot, tram, bus, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Disneyland Employee's Entrance via Venice / Olive and Flower / Pico in around 3h 24m.

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