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Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita

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Santa Monica, United States of America → Rancho Santa Margarita, United States of America

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Four ways to Travel from Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita

Composite routes from Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita

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Transport providers

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.21–$82.92

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Irvine
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.21–$14.03

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.59–$2.03
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.77–$2.03
Bus from Flower / 7th to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Bus from 5th / Hill to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

Bus operators

OCTA

Phone:
+1 714-560-6282
Website:
octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Park to Ride
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.31
Bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission to Laguna
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.31

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita is to bus which costs $7.24 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $10.87 - $17.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Rancho Santa Margarita?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica / Lincoln and arriving at Corta-Santa Margarita via 5th / Hill, Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5 and Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The distance between Santa Monica and Rancho Santa Margarita is 115 km. The road distance is 105.5 km.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 17m and costs $43.48 - $54.35 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita bus from?

Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Monica / Lincoln station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita is to bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $7.24 . There are no good options to train or fly between Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita.

Where does the Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 5th station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Santa Monica to Rancho Santa Margarita.

Where can I stay near Rancho Santa Margarita?

There are 296+ hotels available in Rancho Santa Margarita. Prices start at $66.33 per night.
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