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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 32m
    $40–94

  2. Drive 130.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego Zoo to Santa Monica Piercar car 130.7 mi
    2h 22m
    $24–35

  3. Line 10 bus, bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from University Av & 9th 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
    5h 38m
    $58–118

  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 21m
    $166–563

  5. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    6h 52m
    $44–67

San Diego Zoo to Santa Monica Pier by foot, bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between San Diego Zoo, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Diego Zoo to Santa Monica Pier via University Av & 9th Av, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX/Metro Transit Center, and 4Th Nb & Broadway Ns in around 5h 38m.

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