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How to get fromCross Border Express, San Diego to Santa Monicaby bus, train, tram, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Santa Monica by bus, train, tram, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Santa Anabus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5h 6m
    $41–70

  2. Drive 148.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Santa Monicacar car 148.5 mi
    2h 41m
    $28–40

  3. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    7h 15m
    $59–146

  4. Line 4 bus, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to San Diego Airport - Rental Car Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 51m
    $181–689

  5. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminalbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    5h 23m
    $32–50

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to 1305 S Atlantic Blvd - East Los Angelesbus bus Cbx
    7h 2m
    $34–47

Cross Border Express, San Diego to Santa Monica by bus, train, and tram

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Cross Border Express, San Diego, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Cross Border Xpress to Wilshire / Lincoln via Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal and 7th / Maple in around 5h 23m.

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