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

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

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  1. Fly, tram

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 21m
    $168–636

  2. Bus, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    5h 46m
    $22–37

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 58m
    $45–87

  4. Bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus bus 3
    4h 48m
    $60–107

  5. Drive 131.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Santa Monicacar car 131.9 mi
    2h 23m
    $25–35

San Diego to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 128 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via Old Town Station, 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 4h 48m.

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