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How to get fromLadera Ranch to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ladera Ranch to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 27m
    $27–33

  2. Drive  65.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ladera Ranch to Santa Monicacar car 65.2 mi
    1h 14m
    $12–18

  3. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    3h 25m
    $24–31

  4. Train, line 33 bus via San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    3h 36m
    $56–82

  5. Line 83 bus, bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus 83
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    4h 49m
    $31–38

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  • Distance: 73.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ladera Ranch to Wilshire / Lincoln via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, 6th / Broadway, and 5th / Hill in around 4h 49m.

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