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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Orange Countyby tram, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Orange County by tram, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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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 Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 46m
    $14–27

  2. Drive 46 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Orange Countycar car 46 mi
    50 min
    $9–13

  3. Line 33 bus, train via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 15m
    $12–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica Pier to Orange Countytaxi taxi 46 mi
    50 min
    $160–200

  5. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain train OC Line
    3h 28m
    $10–14

  6. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Anabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 35m
    $14–20

Santa Monica Pier to Orange County by foot, tram, subway, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Santa Ana via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda and Los Angeles in around 3h 35m.

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