How to get from Downtown Santa Monica to Laguna Beach by bus and train?

From Downtown Santa Monica to Laguna Beach by bus and train

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Laguna Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 33 bus from 2nd / Broadway station to Patsaouras Transit Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train and finally take the 1 bus from El Camino Real-Avd Pico station to Coast-Laguna station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $15.25.

306min$15.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Bus - 11
Walk to Laguna Beach
Leaves from 2nd / Broadway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd / Broadway
    ID 3160
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza
    ID 30000
    108 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #602| Oceanside
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Clemente Metrolink Station
    101 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Camino Real-Avd Pico
    ID 6949
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coast-Laguna
    ID 3816
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Laguna Beach
    Walk to
    Laguna Beach
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Laguna Beach

The distance between Downtown Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Laguna Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 96.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 306 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Laguna Beach by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Downtown Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica is located at Downtown Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 4th NB & Colorado FS (Downtown SM Station).

Bus stations close to Downtown Santa Monica:

  • 4th NB & Colorado FS (Downtown SM Station)
  • 5th / Colorado
  • Colorado WB & 5th Ns (Downtown SM Station)

Public transit stations close to Laguna Beach, Los Angeles

Laguna Beach is located at Laguna Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Coast-Laguna.

Bus stations close to Laguna Beach:

  • Coast-Laguna
  • Coast-Ocean (Main Beach)
  • Coast-Legion

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Santa Monica to Laguna Beach?

    The fastest way takes 306 minutes, using Bus line 33, Bus line ORANGE COUNTY LINE, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downtown Santa Monica and Laguna Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downtown Santa Monica to Laguna Beach?

    The 33 bus line goes from 2nd / Broadway station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica to Downtown LA - Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown LA - Union Station station near Laguna Beach in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Santa Monica to Laguna Beach by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica and Laguna Beach in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 5 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Downtown Santa Monica to get to Laguna Beach?

    Get on the 33 bus from the 2nd / Broadway stop near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Downtown Santa Monica and Laguna Beach?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - Union Station stop, which is closest to Laguna Beach in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Downtown Santa Monica to Laguna Beach?

    The ride from Downtown Santa Monica to Laguna Beach costs $15.25.

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