What is the cheapest way to get from Point Loma to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Point Loma to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Point Loma to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Point Loma to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Point Loma and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Point Loma to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Rosecrans St & Canon St and arriving at 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via San Diego, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level and LAX/Metro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Point Loma and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct train from Point Loma to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Point Loma to Santa Monica?

The distance between Point Loma and Santa Monica is 139 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.

How do I travel from Point Loma to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Point Loma to Santa Monica without a car is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Point Loma to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Point Loma to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Point Loma to Santa Monica bus from?

Point Loma to Santa Monica bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Point Loma to Santa Monica train from?

Point Loma to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from Point Loma to Santa Monica?

The best way to get from Point Loma to Santa Monica is to bus and line 3 bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Point Loma to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Point Loma to Santa Monica bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop station.

Where does the Point Loma to Santa Monica train arrive?

Point Loma to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Point Loma to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Point Loma to Santa Monica is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Point Loma to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 3229+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Point Loma to Santa Monica - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 3 bus

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

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Bus, line 3 bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus 3
4h 57m
$58–118
Bus, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
5h 52m
$22–47
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 1m
$46–94
Drive 131.6 mi
1. Drive from Point Loma to Santa Monicacar 131.6 mi
2h 24m
$24–35
Fly, tram
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
3h 41m
$156–911

Point Loma to Santa Monica by bus, train, subway, and tram (Amtrak)

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Distance: 138.1 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Point Loma, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rosecrans St & Canon 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 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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