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How to get fromScripps Ranch to Santa Monicaby train, tram, car, bus or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Scripps Ranch to Santa Monica by train, tram, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica StationtramMetro E Line
    3h 51m
    $90–108

  2. Drive 126.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Scripps Ranch to Santa Monicacar126.3 mi
    2h 19m
    $23–34

  3. Line 964 bus, line 235 bus, fly, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Willow Creek Rd & Aviary Dr to Miramar College Transit Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Miramar College Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSAN - LAX
    4. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Colorado Fsbus
    4h 53m
    $78–328

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Scripps Ranch to Santa Monica. However, you can take the taxi to Solana Beach Amtrak Station, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Alameda / Los Angeles, take the line 76 bus to Alameda / 1st, walk to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station, then take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Scripps Ranch to Santa Monica in around 2h 19m.

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