What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Monrovia?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Monrovia is to bus and tram which costs $18 - $28 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Monrovia?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Monrovia is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Monrovia?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Monrovia. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Primrose Ave and Lime Ave via Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza and El Monte Station Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Monrovia?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Monrovia station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Monrovia Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from San Diego to Monrovia?

The distance between San Diego and Monrovia is 146 miles. The road distance is 125.1 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Monrovia without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Monrovia without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $40 - $85.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Monrovia?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from San Diego to Monrovia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Monrovia bus from?

San Diego to Monrovia bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Monrovia train from?

San Diego to Monrovia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from San Diego to Monrovia?

The best way to get from San Diego to Monrovia is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the San Diego to Monrovia bus arrive?

San Diego to Monrovia bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the San Diego to Monrovia train arrive?

San Diego to Monrovia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Monrovia?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Monrovia is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from San Diego to Monrovia.

Where can I stay near Monrovia?

There are 522+ hotels available in Monrovia.

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Monrovia by train (Amtrak), bus, tram, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 41m
$41–83
Bus, tram
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2017
2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Monrovia Stationtram Metro A Line
4h 6m
$18–28
Drive 124.4 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Monroviacar 124.4 mi
2h 16m
$23–33
Fly, tram
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Stationtram
2h 41m
$173–542
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
4h 40m
$26–47

San Diego to Monrovia by train and tram (Amtrak)

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Distance: 145.2 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Monrovia, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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