What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch is to bus which costs $6 - $8 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Foothill Ranch?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica / Lincoln and arriving at Portola-Market via 5th / Hill, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5 and Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch?

The distance between Santa Monica and Foothill Ranch is 68 miles. The road distance is 60.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 7m and costs $35 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch?

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch bus from?

Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Monica / Lincoln station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 5th station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch.

Where can I stay near Foothill Ranch?

There are 354+ hotels available in Foothill Ranch.

Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch by tram, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 7m
$38–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus 460
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5 to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus 83
5h 55m
$7–8
Drive 60 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Foothill Ranchcar 60 mi
1h 8m
$11–16
Line 4 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus 4
2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus 460
3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5 to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus 83
7h 7m
$7–8

Santa Monica to Foothill Ranch by tram and bus

81Weekly Services

5h 55mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 67.9 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Portola-Market via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, Flower / 7th, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6, and Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros in around 5h 55m.

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