There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Legoland California by tram, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram Metro E Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 15m$32–69Line 33 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
5h 48m$16–24Line 33 bus, train via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
- Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 39m$31–67Line 33 bus, bus
- Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 33
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus FlixBus 2017
5h 53m$20–34Drive 102.3 mi
- Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Legoland Californiacar 102.3 mi
1h 53m$19–27
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Legoland California is to line 33 bus and train which costs $15 - $24 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Legoland California is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica Pier to Legoland California. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr via Los Angeles Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica Pier station to Legoland California. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Oceanside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Santa Monica Pier and Legoland California is 124 miles. The road distance is 102.9 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Legoland California without a car is to tram and train which takes 5h 15m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Santa Monica Pier to Legoland California, including transfers.
Santa Monica Pier to Legoland California bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 2nd / Broadway station.
Santa Monica Pier to Legoland California train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.
Santa Monica Pier to Legoland California bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.
What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Legoland California, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Legoland California via Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, and Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Monica Pier to Legoland California train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Little Tokyo / Arts District Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica Pier to Legoland California is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Santa Monica Pier to Legoland California.
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