What is the cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Santa Monica is to line 101 bus and train and line 33 bus which costs $15 - $24 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St 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 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Del Mar and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct train from Del Mar 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 23m.

How far is it from Del Mar to Santa Monica?

The distance between Del Mar and Santa Monica is 121 miles. The road distance is 114.5 miles.

How do I travel from Del Mar to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 23m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Del Mar to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Del Mar to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Santa Monica bus from?

Del Mar to Santa Monica bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Camino Del Mar & 15th St station.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Santa Monica train from?

Del Mar to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where does the Del Mar to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Del Mar to Santa Monica bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 station.

Where does the Del Mar to Santa Monica train arrive?

Del Mar to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Del Mar to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Santa Monica is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Del Mar to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2552+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Del Mar to Santa Monica - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 101 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Del Mar 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 23m
$36–79
Line 101 bus, train, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
2. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
6h 14m
$16–24
Line 101 bus, bus, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St 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
5h 2m
$48–93
Drive 113.8 mi
1. Drive from Del Mar to Santa Monicacar 113.8 mi
2h 5m
$21–30

Del Mar to Santa Monica by bus, train, subway, and tram

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 120.7 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St 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 5h 2m.

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