What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Muscle Beach?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Muscle Beach is to bus and line 33 bus which costs $19 - $30 and takes 4h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Muscle Beach?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Muscle Beach is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Muscle Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Muscle Beach. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Broadway / Ocean via Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Muscle Beach?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Muscle Beach station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from San Diego to Muscle Beach?

The distance between San Diego and Muscle Beach is 122 miles. The road distance is 132.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Muscle Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Muscle Beach?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from San Diego to Muscle Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Muscle Beach bus from?

San Diego to Muscle Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Muscle Beach train from?

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

Train or bus from San Diego to Muscle Beach?

The best way to get from San Diego to Muscle Beach is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 33 bus, which costs $19 - $30 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the San Diego to Muscle Beach bus arrive?

San Diego to Muscle Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the San Diego to Muscle Beach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego to Muscle Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Muscle Beach is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from San Diego to Muscle Beach.

Where can I stay near Muscle Beach?

There are 3363+ hotels available in Muscle Beach.

San Diego to Muscle Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 3 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Muscle Beach by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Fly, line 3 bus
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Pico Fsbus
2h 26m
$155–448
Bus, line 33 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus 33
4h 42m
$20–30
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 9m
$37–84
Drive 132.1 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Muscle Beachcar 132.1 mi
2h 23m
$25–35
Bus, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus reLAXsan
2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Pico Fsbus 3
4h 56m
$60–107

San Diego to Muscle Beach by train, subway, tram, and foot (Amtrak)

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4h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 120.9 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Muscle Beach via Patsaouras Transit Plaza and Broadway / Ocean in around 4h 42m.

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