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How to get fromSanta Monica to Vanguard Universityby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Vanguard University by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train via Anaheim

    best
    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 Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 13m
    $14–26

  2. Line 33 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Venice / Olivebus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Flower / Pico to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus bus 460
    4h 58m
    $5–6

  3. Line 33 bus, line 47 bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Fairview-Fairbus bus 47
    4h 50m
    $11–15

  4. Drive 46.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Vanguard Universitycar car 46.9 mi
    55 min
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Vanguard Universitytaxi taxi 46.9 mi
    55 min
    $170–210

  6. Tram, train

    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 Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 16m
    $17–29

  7. 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 Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    5h 38m
    $5–6

Santa Monica to Vanguard University by tram, bus, train, and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Vanguard University via Patsaouras Transit Plaza, L.A. Union Station, Fullerton, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6, and Fairview-Fair in around 4h 50m.

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