How to get from Aliso Viejo to Santa Monica by bus, light rail and train?

From Aliso Viejo to Santa Monica by bus, light rail and train

To get from Aliso Viejo to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 90 bus from Moulton-Avila station to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train and finally take the E LINE light rail from Little Tokyo / Arts District station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $13.75.

265min$13.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9090
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Moulton-Avila

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moulton-Avila
    ID 4515
    1.01 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Tustin Metrolink Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8
    ID 8380
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tustin Metrolink Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #609| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    17th St / SMC
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aliso Viejo to Santa Monica

The distance between Aliso Viejo, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 70.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 265 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aliso Viejo to Santa Monica by bus, light rail 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 Aliso Viejo

Aliso Viejo is located at Aliso Viejo, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Alicia / Marketplace.

Bus stations close to Aliso Viejo:

  • Alicia / Marketplace
  • Alicia-Marketplace North
  • Alicia-Marketplace South

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 14th NB & Arizona FS.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • 14th NB & Arizona FS
  • Colorado WB & 17th Ns (17th St/Smc Sta)
  • Santa Monica / 17th

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aliso Viejo to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 265 minutes, using Bus line 90, Bus line ORANGE COUNTY LINE, Bus line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aliso Viejo and Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aliso Viejo to Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    The 90 bus line goes from Moulton-Avila station near Aliso Viejo to Tustin Metrolink Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Tustin Metrolink Station station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Aliso Viejo to Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Aliso Viejo and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus, train and light rail is about 4 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aliso Viejo to get to Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 90 bus from the Moulton-Avila stop near Aliso Viejo in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aliso Viejo and Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Tustin Metrolink Station station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus, train and light rail fare from Aliso Viejo to Santa Monica?

    The ride from Aliso Viejo to Santa Monica costs $13.75.