What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica is to train and line 33 bus which costs $15 - $24 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr and arriving at 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level and LAX/Metro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff-by-the-Sea station to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica?

The distance between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Santa Monica is 121 miles. The road distance is 109.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica bus from?

Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica train from?

Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.

Where does the Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica train arrive?

Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 3230+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica - 4 ways to travel via train, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
4h 21m
$36–79
Train, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
5h 58m
$16–24
Line 101 bus, bus, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
2. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoffbus
3. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus 3
4h 46m
$48–93
Drive 108.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monicacar 108.6 mi
1h 59m
$20–29

Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Santa Monica by bus, train, subway, and tram

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Distance: 120.5 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level dropoff, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, and LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 4h 46m.

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