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How to get fromSanta Monica to Ladera RanchBy tram, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain train OC Line
    3h 19m
    $26–33

  2. Drive 65.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Ladera Ranchcar car 65.1 mi
    1h 14m
    $12–18

  3. Line 33 bus, train via San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    3h 59m
    $42–67

  4. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain train OC Line
    4h
    $24–31

  5. Line 20 bus, bus, line 83 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Hillbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-East Shuttle Area to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus 83
    4h 41m
    $31–38

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Ladera Ranch via 6th / Hill, 5th / Hill, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Harbor-East Shuttle Area, and Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6 in around 4h 41m.

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