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How to get fromFoothill Ranch to Santa Monicaby train, tram or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Foothill Ranch to Santa Monica by train, tram, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union StationtrainOC Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica StationtramMetro E Line
    2h 20m
    $35–43
  2. Drive 60 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Foothill Ranch to Santa Monicacar60 mi
    1h 8m
    $11–16

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Foothill Ranch to Santa Monica. However, you can take the taxi to Irvine, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, then take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Foothill Ranch to Santa Monica in around 1h 8m.

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