The average train between San Diego State University and Santa Monica Pier takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from San Diego State University to Santa Monica Pier. 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 3 hours between San Diego State University and Santa Monica Pier. 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 Pier 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 Pier. However, there are services departing from San Diego State University station and arriving at Santa Monica Pier station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
San Diego State University to Santa Monica Pier train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
San Diego State University to Santa Monica Pier train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between San Diego State University and Santa Monica Pier is 190.7 km. The road distance is 242 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.