There are 5 ways to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train, tram via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
best- Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union StationOC Line
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica StationMetro E Line
2h 11m$13–15Train, line 33 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union StationOC Line
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica33
3h 8m$10–13Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los AngelesFlixBus 2017
2h 48m$14–96Drive 55.7 mi
- Drive from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica55.7 mi
58 min$11–15Train, tram
- Take the train from Irvine to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica StationMetro E Line
2h 17m$23–24
Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica is to train and line 33 bus which costs $9 - $14 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Irvine Spectrum and Santa Monica is 62 miles. The road distance is 56 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines which takes 2h 11m and costs $12 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica is 56 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Irvine Spectrum to Santa Monica.
There are 2987+ hotels available in Santa Monica.
What companies run services between Irvine Spectrum, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles twice a week. Tickets cost $7–85 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Irvine to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–12
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $7–85
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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