Santa Monica to San Ysidro Trains

Santa Monica to San Ysidro trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Monica and San Ysidro takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Santa Monica to San Ysidro. 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 3m
Duration: 159 mi
Distance: $97
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Santa Monica to San Ysidro train times

Trains run hourly between Santa Monica and San Ysidro. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 8:56 PM which arrives into San Ysidro at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:57 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
10:09 AM → 2:51 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 46m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 46m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 46m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 46m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 46m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 42m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 54m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:51 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Monica to San Ysidro? 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.

Santa Monica to San Ysidro trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Santa Monica to San Ysidro train times

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:57 AM → 10:51 AM

6:57 AM → 11:51 AM

9:09 AM → 1:51 PM

10:09 AM → 2:51 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:51 AM

6:05 AM → 10:51 AM

7:09 AM → 11:51 AM

9:09 AM → 1:51 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:51 AM

6:05 AM → 10:51 AM

7:09 AM → 11:51 AM

9:09 AM → 1:51 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:51 AM

6:05 AM → 10:51 AM

7:09 AM → 11:51 AM

9:09 AM → 1:51 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:51 AM

6:05 AM → 10:51 AM

7:09 AM → 11:51 AM

9:09 AM → 1:51 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:51 AM

6:05 AM → 10:51 AM

7:09 AM → 11:51 AM

9:09 AM → 1:51 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:57 AM → 9:51 AM

5:57 AM → 10:51 AM

6:57 AM → 11:51 AM

9:09 AM → 1:51 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

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