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How to get fromSanta Monica to Castaic Junctionby bus (Amtrak), car or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Monica to Castaic Junction by bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Pier to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak StationbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h
  2. Drive 34.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Castaic Junctioncar34.4 mi
    42 min
    $7–10
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Castaic Junctiontaxi34.4 mi
    42 min
    $140–170

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Castaic Junction, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Monica Pier to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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