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

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

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  1. Fly, line 3 bus

    best
    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
    2h 21m
    $165–633

  2. Bus, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    6h 33m
    $21–35

  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
    4h 3m
    $44–87

  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 & Broadway Nsbus bus 3
    4h 51m
    $60–107

  5. Drive 132.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Santa Monica Piercar car 132.1 mi
    2h 23m
    $25–35

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

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Santa Monica Pier via Old Town Station, 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 4h 51m.

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