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How to get fromSanta Monica to Santa Clarita Valleyby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Santa Clarita Valley by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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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 Santa Claritatrain train AV Line
    3h 50m
    $12–16

  2. Drive 33 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Santa Clarita Valleycar car 33 mi
    41 min
    $6–9

  3. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Claritatrain train AV Line
    4h 32m
    $10–14

  4. Line 1 bus, line 761 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Westwood Nb & Wilshire Nsbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Sylmar Stationbus bus 761
    3. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Santa Claritatrain train
    4h 38m
    $8–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Santa Clarita Valleytaxi taxi 33 mi
    41 min
    $110–140

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 54.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Santa Clarita Valley. However, you can take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Santa Clarita, then walk to Santa Clarita Valley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Santa Clarita Valley via Patsaouras Transit Plaza, L.A. Union Station, and Santa Clarita in around 4h 32m.

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