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How to get fromSan Diego to Santa Monica / Orangeby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train, line 4 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Orangebus bus 4
    4h 14m
    $42–87

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    5h 56m
    $22–36

  3. Bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Broadway / 7th to Santa Monica / Orangebus bus 4
    4h 38m
    $45–65

  4. Drive 126.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Santa Monica / Orangecar car 126.8 mi
    2h 15m
    $24–34

  5. Fly, subway

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Hollywood / Highland Stationsubway subway
    2h 44m
    $173–645

San Diego to Santa Monica / Orange by train and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to Santa Monica / Orange via Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, and Broadway / 7th in around 4h 38m.

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