The average train between San Diego State University and Santa Monica takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from San Diego State University to Santa Monica. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between San Diego State University and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from San Diego State University is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at SDSU Station and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from San Diego State University to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from San Diego State University station and arriving at Santa Monica station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
San Diego State University to Santa Monica train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
San Diego State University to Santa Monica train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between San Diego State University and Santa Monica is 191.1 km. The road distance is 241 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m.