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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Laguna Hillsby tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Laguna Hills by tram, train, bus, or car

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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 Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 4m
    $34–54

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5 to Paseo De Valencia-El Torobus bus 83
    4h 15m
    $5–6

  3. Drive 59.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Laguna Hillscar car 59.3 mi
    1h 3m
    $11–16

  4. Tram, train, line 90 bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 to Moulton-Via Campo Verdebus bus 90
    4h 6m
    $14–18

  5. Line 33 bus, bus, line 83 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
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Paseo De Valencia-El Torobus bus 83
    4h 36m
    $5–6

Santa Monica Pier to Laguna Hills by foot, tram, and bus

Calendar253Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 66 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Paseo De Valencia-El Toro via Venice / Olive, Flower / Pico, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, and Harbor-East Shuttle Area in around 4h 36m.

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