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How to get fromSanta Monica to South Coast Plazaby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to South Coast Plaza by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train, line 553 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 2 to Sunflower-Bristolbus bus 553
    3h 54m
    $14–26

  2. Tram, bus, line 553 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Sunflower-Bristolbus bus 553
    4h 26m
    $5–6

  3. Drive 46.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to South Coast Plazacar car 46.6 mi
    55 min
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to South Coast Plazataxi taxi 46.6 mi
    55 min
    $160–200

  5. Line 33 bus, bus, line 553 bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Flower / Pico to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Sunflower-Bristolbus bus 553
    5h
    $5–6

  6. Line 4 bus, bus, line 553 bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Sunflower-Bristolbus bus 553
    5h 38m
    $5–6

Santa Monica to South Coast Plaza by tram, bus, train, and foot

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 69.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and South Coast Plaza, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to South Coast Plaza via Venice / Olive, Flower / Pico, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, and Sunflower-Bristol in around 5h.

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