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How to get fromEnsenada to Santa Monicaby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Ensenada to Santa Monica by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or tram

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  1. Bus, train via Santa Ana

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ensenada to Tijuana International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cbx to Santa Anabus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    7h 26m
    $77–117

  2. Drive  211.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ensenada to Santa Monicacar car 211.5 mi
    3h 58m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ensenada to San Ysidrobus bus Lxus 3123
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    9h 42m
    $97–165

  4. Bus to Imperial County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ensenada to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IPL - LAX
    6h 50m
    $144–705

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ensenada to Tijuana International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cbx to Huntington Parkbus bus Lxus 3122
    7h 49m
    $59–91

  6. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ensenada to Tijuanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    9h 51m
    $52–85

  7. Bus, tram to San Diego International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from Ensenada to Tijuana International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cbx to San Ysidrobus bus
    3. Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram tram
    4. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    5. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    6. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    7h 25m
    $196–554

Ensenada to Santa Monica by bus, foot, train, subway, and tram

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Ensenada, Mexico and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ensenada to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via Tijuana International Airport, Cbx, Huntington Park, Florence / Malabar, and LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 7h 49m.

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