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How to get fromSanta Monica to Irvine Center-Spectrumby tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Irvine Center-Spectrum by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Tram, train via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E LinestramMetro E Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to IrvinetrainOC Line
    3h 31m
    $12–16

  2. Drive 55.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Irvine Center-Spectrumcar55.6 mi
    58 min
    $11–15

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to IrvinebusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 18m

  4. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District StationtramMetro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to IrvinetrainPacific Surfliner
    3h 35m
    $20–25

  5. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to TustintrainOC Line
    4h 27m
    $12–15

Santa Monica to Irvine Center-Spectrum by bus and train

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Irvine Center-Spectrum, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Irvine Center-Spectrum via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, and Irvine in around 4h 18m.

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