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How to get fromSanta Monica to Fountain Valleyby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Fountain Valley by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train, line 72 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 L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3 to Warner-Mount Marcusbus bus 72
    3h 59m
    $14–18

  2. Tram, bus, line 35 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 10 to Brookhurst-Slaterbus bus 35
    4h 11m
    $5–6

  3. Drive 42.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Fountain Valleycar car 42.3 mi
    49 min
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Fountain Valleytaxi taxi 42.3 mi
    49 min
    $150–190

  5. Line 33 bus, bus, line 35 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Flower / Pico to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 10 to Brookhurst-Slaterbus bus 35
    4h 45m
    $5–6

  6. Line 4 bus, bus, line 35 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 10 to Brookhurst-Slaterbus bus 35
    5h 23m
    $5–6

Santa Monica to Fountain Valley by tram, subway, train, and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Fountain Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Brookhurst-Slater via Venice / Olive, Flower / Pico, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, and Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 10 in around 4h 45m.

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