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How to get fromSanta Monica to Rancho Santa Margaritaby tram, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Tram, train via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines

    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 4m
    $47–73

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5 to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 83
    5h 22m
    $7–8

  3. Drive 63.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margaritacar car 63.5 mi
    1h 10m
    $12–17

  4. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 8m
    $46–73

  5. Line 4 bus, 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 5 to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 83
    6h 34m
    $7–8

Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita by tram and bus

Calendar147Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Flower / 7th, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 4 in around 5h 22m.

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