How to get from Santa Monica Pier to Orange County by bus and train?

From Santa Monica Pier to Orange County by bus and train

To get from Santa Monica Pier to Orange County in Santa Ana, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 33 bus from 2nd / Broadway station to Gateway Plaza & Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 862 bus from East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000 station to Civic Center-Van Ness station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica Pier may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Orange County on the Moovit app.

172min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 862862
Walk to Orange County
Leaves from 2nd / Broadway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd / Broadway
    ID 3160
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown La - Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateway Plaza & Union Station
    92 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Santa Ana Boulevard 1000
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 862862
    Wait for bus
    862
    Santa Ana - Civic Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Center-Van Ness
    ID 6132
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Orange County
    Walk to
    Orange County
    10 Civic Center Plz Santa Ana, CA 92701
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica Pier to Orange County

The distance between Santa Monica Pier, Santa Ana and Orange County, Santa Ana is approximately 55.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica Pier to Orange County by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Ana – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Santa Monica Pier to Orange County

To check the bus and train schedule from Santa Monica Pier to Orange County using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica Pier) and destination (Orange County), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Orange County?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 33, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 862.

  • Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica Pier and Orange County?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Santa Monica Pier to Orange County?

    The 33 bus line goes from 2nd / Broadway station near Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica to Gateway Plaza & Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Gateway Plaza & Union Station station near Orange County in Santa Ana.

  • How long does it take to travel from Santa Monica Pier to Orange County by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica and Orange County in Santa Ana by bus and train is about 2 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Santa Monica Pier to get to Orange County?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Santa Monica Pier and Orange County?

    Get off the bus at the Gateway Plaza & Union Station stop, which is closest to Orange County in Santa Ana.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Santa Monica Pier to Orange County?

    The ride from Santa Monica Pier to Orange County costs $1.75.

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