There are 4 ways to get from Monrovia to Del Mar by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 18m$34–77Train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
5h 13m$16–24Line 76 bus, bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 59m$40–62Drive 105.3 mi
- Drive from Monrovia to Del Marcar 105.3 mi
1h 58m$20–28
Monrovia to Del Mar by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monrovia to Del Mar is to train and line 101 bus which costs $15 - $24 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Monrovia to Del Mar is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Monrovia to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Primrose Ave and Lime Ave and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via El Monte Station - Lower Level, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Plaza St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Monrovia station to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from Monrovia Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Monrovia and Del Mar is 123 miles. The road distance is 105.9 miles.
The best way to get from Monrovia to Del Mar without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 18m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Monrovia to Del Mar, including transfers.
Monrovia to Del Mar bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
Monrovia to Del Mar train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Monrovia Station.
Monrovia to Del Mar bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Alameda / Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Monrovia, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Primrose Ave and Lime Ave to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Station - Lower Level, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Monrovia to Del Mar train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Monrovia to Del Mar is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Monrovia to Del Mar.
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