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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Irvine 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 L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    2h 57m
    $12–16

  2. Drive 49.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Irvinecar car 49.9 mi
    56 min
    $10–14

  3. Line 33 bus, train, line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westparkbus bus 53
    4h 23m
    $13–24

  4. 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-Harvardbus bus 53
    4h 32m
    $15–20

Santa Monica to Irvine by tram, subway, and train

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Main-Harvard via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 4h 32m.

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