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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Ladera Ranch is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Ladera Ranch is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $11 - $18.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Ladera Ranch?

The distance between Santa Monica and Ladera Ranch is 74 miles. The road distance is 65.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Ladera Ranch without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 20m and costs $25 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Santa Monica to Ladera Ranch, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Ladera Ranch?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Ladera Ranch is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Santa Monica to Ladera Ranch.

Where can I stay near Ladera Ranch?

There are 359+ hotels available in Ladera Ranch.

Santa Monica to Ladera Ranch - 5 ways to travel via train, tram

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

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 LinesMetro E Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission ViejoOC Line
3h 20m
$26–33
Drive 65.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Ladera Ranch65.1 mi
1h 14m
$12–18
Line 33 bus, train
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plaza33
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission ViejoOC Line
4h
$24–31
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 21m
Line 33 bus, train via San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda33
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak StationPacific Surfliner
4h 36m
$34–40

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Ladera Ranch.

Launch map view

Distance: 73.1 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Ladera Ranch via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, and San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station in around 4h 21m.

Train operators

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