San Ysidro to Santa Monica Trains

San Ysidro to Santa Monica trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between San Ysidro and Santa Monica takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from San Ysidro 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.

5h 5m
Duration: 159 mi
Distance: $99
Average price: Hourly
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San Ysidro to Santa Monica train times

Trains run hourly between San Ysidro and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from San Ysidro is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at America Plaza Station and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:53 AM → 8:25 AM
7h 32m • 3 changes
5:08 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
6:08 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
7:08 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:53 AM → 7:59 AM
7h 6m • 3 changes
5:08 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
6:08 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
7:08 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:53 AM → 7:59 AM
7h 6m • 3 changes
5:08 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
6:08 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
7:08 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:53 AM → 7:59 AM
7h 6m • 3 changes
5:08 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
6:08 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
7:08 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:53 AM → 7:59 AM
7h 6m • 3 changes
5:08 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
6:08 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
7:08 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:53 AM → 7:59 AM
7h 6m • 3 changes
5:08 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
6:08 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
7:08 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Ysidro to Santa Monica? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

San Ysidro to Santa Monica trains

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

San Ysidro to Santa Monica train times

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:53 AM → 8:25 AM

5:08 AM → 10:02 AM

6:08 AM → 11:02 AM

7:08 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:53 AM → 7:59 AM

5:08 AM → 10:02 AM

6:08 AM → 11:02 AM

7:08 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:53 AM → 7:59 AM

5:08 AM → 10:02 AM

6:08 AM → 11:02 AM

7:08 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:53 AM → 7:59 AM

5:08 AM → 10:02 AM

6:08 AM → 11:02 AM

7:08 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:53 AM → 7:59 AM

5:08 AM → 10:02 AM

6:08 AM → 11:02 AM

7:08 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:53 AM → 7:59 AM

5:08 AM → 10:02 AM

6:08 AM → 11:02 AM

7:08 AM → 12:02 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

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San Ysidro to Santa Monica trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

San Ysidro to Santa Monica train times

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

12:53 AM → 8:25 AM

5:08 AM → 10:02 AM

6:08 AM → 11:02 AM

7:08 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:53 AM → 7:59 AM

5:08 AM → 10:02 AM

6:08 AM → 11:02 AM

7:08 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:53 AM → 7:59 AM

5:08 AM → 10:02 AM

6:08 AM → 11:02 AM

7:08 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:53 AM → 7:59 AM

5:08 AM → 10:02 AM

6:08 AM → 11:02 AM

7:08 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:53 AM → 7:59 AM

5:08 AM → 10:02 AM

6:08 AM → 11:02 AM

7:08 AM → 12:02 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:53 AM → 7:59 AM

5:08 AM → 10:02 AM

6:08 AM → 11:02 AM

7:08 AM → 12:02 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from San Diego to Los Angeles

Train trips from San Ysidro

Train trips to Santa Monica

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