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How to get fromDel Mar to Santa Monica Pierby train, tram, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Del Mar to Santa Monica Pier by train, tram, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    4h 28m
    $62–99

  2. Line 101 bus, train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    6h 12m
    $16–24

  3. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    6h 2m

  4. Drive  114 mi

    1. Drive from Del Mar to Santa Monica Piercar car 114 mi
    2h 6m
    $21–31

  5. Fly, line 3 bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus
    4h 53m
    $156–488

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

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Broadway / Ocean via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 6h 2m.

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