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

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There are 5 ways to get from Pacific Beach to Santa Monica by bus, train, tram, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, line 3 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    4h 55m
    $58–118

  2. Bus, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    5h 50m
    $22–47

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 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 58m
    $46–94

  4. Drive 125.7 mi

    1. Drive from Pacific Beach to Santa Monicacar car 125.7 mi
    2h 16m
    $23–34

  5. Line 30 bus, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from Grand Av & Ingraham St to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h
    $156–811

Pacific Beach to Santa Monica by bus, train, subway, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Pacific Beach, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Av & Ingraham St to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, and LAX/Metro Transit Center in around 4h 55m.

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