There are 5 ways to get from Monrovia to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 32m$37–87Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003 / ...
4h 35m$20–32Drive 124 mi
- Drive from Monrovia to San Diegocar 124 mi
2h 16m$23–33Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3h 29m$169–565Line 76 bus, bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 76
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 52m$43–68
Monrovia to San Diego by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monrovia to San Diego is to bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Monrovia to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Monrovia station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at San Diego via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Monrovia station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Monrovia Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Monrovia and San Diego is 146 miles. The road distance is 124.7 miles.
The best way to get from Monrovia to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Monrovia to San Diego, including transfers.
Monrovia to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Monrovia to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Monrovia to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Monrovia, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Monrovia to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Monrovia to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monrovia to San Diego is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Monrovia to San Diego.
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