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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Newport Coastby tram, train, bus, or car

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

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

    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 12m
    $53–79

  2. Drive 53.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Newport Coastcar car 53.6 mi
    1h 1m
    $10–15

  3. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to 5th Street Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Newport Coastbus bus 1
    4h 28m
    $20–24

  4. Tram, train

    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 Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 16m
    $52–79

  5. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Newport Coastbus bus 1
    5h 25m
    $20–25

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Long Beach / 6thbus bus 232
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Newport Coastbus bus 1
    5h 39m
    $20–25

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  • Distance: 72.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Newport Coast via Venice / Olive, Flower / Pico, Norwalk Station, 7th / Channel, 7Th-Channel, and Coast-Newport Coast in around 5h 25m.

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