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How to get fromSan Diego State University to Santa Monicaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego State University to Santa Monica by train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 13m
    $43–85

  2. Bus, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    6h 49m
    $21–35

  3. Line 10 bus, bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    6h 4m
    $60–123

  4. Drive 132.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego State University to Santa Monicacar car 132.6 mi
    2h 25m
    $25–35

  5. Tram, fly

    1. Take the tram from SDSU Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    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 14m

San Diego State University to Santa Monica by foot, tram, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Diego State University to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via SDSU Transit Center, College Av & University Av, University Av & College Av, 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 6h 4m.

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