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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Orange by tram, train, bus, car, taxi, 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 Orangetrain train OC Line
    2h 46m
    $12–15

  2. Drive 44.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Orangecar car 44.7 mi
    49 min
    $9–12

  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 Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 8m
    $11–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Orangetaxi taxi 44.7 mi
    49 min
    $160–200

  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 Anaheimbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 20m
    $12–17

  6. Line 33 bus, train via Orange

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Orangetrain train OC Line
    3h 28m
    $10–13

Santa Monica to Orange by tram, subway, and train

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Anaheim via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda and Los Angeles in around 3h 20m.

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