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How to get fromSanta Monica to Laguna Beachby tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Laguna Beach by tram, train, bus, or car

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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 Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain train OC Line
    3h 27m
    $43–62

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to 5th Street Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    4h 34m
    $6

  3. Drive 59.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Laguna Beachcar car 59.1 mi
    1h 9m
    $11–16

  4. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    5h 36m
    $6–7

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Long Beach / 6thbus bus 232
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    5h 47m
    $6–7

Santa Monica to Laguna Beach by tram and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Coast-Ocean via Venice / Olive, Flower / Pico, Norwalk Station, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 5h 36m.

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