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How to get fromSanta Monica to Irvine Center-Spectrumby tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Irvine Center-Spectrum 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 Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 15m
    $18–34

  2. Drive 55.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Irvine Center-Spectrumcar car 55.6 mi
    59 min
    $11–15

  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 Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 53m
    $16–32

  4. 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 Irvinebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 17m
    $18–25

  5. Line 33 bus, train via Tustin

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    4h 28m
    $12–16

Santa Monica to Irvine Center-Spectrum by bus and train

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 62.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Irvine Center-Spectrum via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, and Irvine in around 4h 17m.

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