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How to get fromSan Diego to Santa Monicaby plane, tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Santa Monica by plane, tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly, tram

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 21m
    $158–451

  2. Bus, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2003 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 36m
    $19–30

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 59m
    $74–112

  4. Drive  131.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Santa Monicacar car 131.9 mi
    2h 23m
    $25–35

  5. Bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    4h 48m
    $60–107

San Diego to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 128 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to 5th / Santa Monica via Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 4h 36m.

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