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How to get fromSanta Monica to Airport-Arrival Terminalby tram, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Airport-Arrival Terminal by tram, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Tram, train, line 59 bus

    best
    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 Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3 to Von Karman-Quartzbus bus 59
    3h 52m
    $17–29

  2. Drive 48.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Airport-Arrival Terminalcar car 48.6 mi
    56 min
    $9–13

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

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 31m
    $15–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Airport-Arrival Terminaltaxi taxi 48.6 mi
    56 min
    $160–200

  5. Line 33 bus, bus, line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Executive Parkbus bus 53
    4h 42m
    $14–20

  6. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Anatrain train OC Line
    4h 44m
    $12–16

Santa Monica to Airport-Arrival Terminal by tram, subway, train, bus, and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Airport-Arrival Terminal, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Airport-Arrival Terminal via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Anaheim, Artic - Dock 4, and Main-Executive Park in around 4h 42m.

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