What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach is to tram and bus and line 25 bus which costs $4 - $6 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Huntington Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach. However, there are services departing from Wilshire / Lincoln and arriving at Orange-Main via 5th / Hill and Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach?

The distance between Santa Monica and Huntington Beach is 50 miles. The road distance is 42.2 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach without a car is to tram and taxi which takes 2h 8m and costs $65 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Huntington Beach bus from?

Santa Monica to Huntington Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Wilshire / Lincoln station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Huntington Beach bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Huntington Beach bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 6th / Hill station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Huntington Beach is 42 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach.

Where can I stay near Huntington Beach?

There are 1598+ hotels available in Huntington Beach.

Santa Monica to Huntington Beach - 5 ways to travel via tram, taxi, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach by tram, taxi, 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, taxi
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Station
2. Take the tram from Pico Station to 5th Street Station
3. Take the taxi from 5th Street Station to Huntington Beach
2h 8m
$67–87
Tram, bus, line 25 bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
2. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14460
3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 7 to Orange-Main25
4h 30m
$5–6
Drive 41.9 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach41.9 mi
54 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach41.9 mi
54 min
$180–220
Line 20 bus, bus, line 25 bus
1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Hill20
2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14460
3. Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 7 to Orange-Main25
4h 53m
$5–6

Santa Monica to Huntington Beach by tram and bus

165Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Huntington Beach.

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Distance: 49.5 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Huntington Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Orange-Main via 6th / Hill, 5th / Hill, Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14, and Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 7 in around 4h 53m.

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