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How to get fromSan Diego State University to Santa Monica Pierby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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

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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 17m
    $43–85

  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 Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    6h 2m
    $19–36

  3. Drive 132.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego State University to Santa Monica Piercar car 132.8 mi
    2h 26m
    $25–35

  4. Fly, line 3 bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus
    4h 15m
    $161–553

  5. 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 & Broadway Nsbus bus 3
    6h 7m
    $60–123

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

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, 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 Broadway / Ocean via SDSU Station, Old Town Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 6h 2m.

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