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How to get fromRancho Bernardo to Santa Monicaby tram, train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Rancho Bernardo to Santa Monica by tram, train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram tram Sprinter
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 32m
    $36–76

  2. Drive 121.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Bernardo to Santa Monicacar car 121.3 mi
    2h 12m
    $23–32

  3. Bus, train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus bus 235
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    7h 20m
    $46–97

  4. Line 280 bus, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus 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 24m
    $168–666

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 40m
    $46–79

  6. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    8h 19m
    $26–47

Rancho Bernardo to Santa Monica by bus, tram, train, and subway

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd to Wilshire / Lincoln via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, and 7th / Maple in around 7h 40m.

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