What is the cheapest way to get from Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Pacific Palisades and San Diego Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo. However, there are services departing from Sunset Eb & Via De La Paz Ns and arriving at University Av & Vermont St via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Pacific Palisades and San Diego Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Pacific Palisades station to San Diego Zoo. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo?

The distance between Pacific Palisades and San Diego Zoo is 166 miles. The road distance is 134.7 miles.

How do I travel from Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $40 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo bus from?

Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, depart from Sunset Eb & Via De La Paz Ns station.

Where do I catch the Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo train from?

Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo?

The best way to get from Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and line 3 bus and bus and line 10 bus, which costs and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo bus arrive?

Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, arrive at 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place station.

Where does the Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo train arrive?

Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo.

Where can I stay near San Diego Zoo?

There are 1886+ hotels available in San Diego Zoo.

Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 9 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 52m
$41–95
Drive 134 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoocar 134 mi
2h 27m
$25–36
Line 9 bus, line 3 bus, bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from Sunset Eb & Via De La Paz Ns to 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Placebus 9
2. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus 3
3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
4. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to University Av & Vermont Stbus 10
5h 56m
Line 9 bus, line 3 bus, fly, line 215 bus
1. Take the bus from Sunset Eb & Swarthmore Fs to 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Placebus
2. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
4. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Park Bl & Zoo Plbus
4h 32m
$166–564
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 36m
$44–68

Pacific Palisades to San Diego Zoo by bus, tram, train, and foot (Amtrak)

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Distance: 164.9 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Pacific Palisades, CA, USA and San Diego Zoo, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunset Eb & Via De La Paz Ns to San Diego Zoo via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, LAX/Metro Transit Center, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, Old Town Transit Center, and University Av & Vermont St in around 5h 56m.

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