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How to get fromSanta Monica to Capistrano Beachby tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Capistrano Beach by tram, train, bus, car, 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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 47m
    $24–46

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Long Beach / 6thbus bus 232
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Pacific Coast-Dana Point Harborbus bus 1
    6h 22m
    $6–7

  3. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 26m
    $22–44

  4. Drive 69.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Capistrano Beachcar car 69.4 mi
    1h 17m
    $13–19

  5. 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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 51m
    $24–34

Santa Monica to Capistrano Beach by tram, subway, train, and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Capistrano Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 80.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Capistrano Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Coast-34680 Surfside Inn via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 4h 51m.

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