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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Irvineby tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Irvine by tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    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 Tustintrain train OC Line
    3h 2m
    $12–16

  2. Line 33 bus, bus, line 53 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus bus 53
    4h 25m
    $8–12

  3. Line 33 bus, train, line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westparkbus bus 53
    4h 18m
    $20–30

  4. Drive  50.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Irvinecar car 50.1 mi
    57 min
    $9–13

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

Calendar53Weekly Services
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Main-Harvard via Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 4h 25m.

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