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How to get fromSan Ysidro to Santa Monicaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, tram, or plane

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 35m
    $46–104

  2. Drive 145.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Ysidro to Santa Monicacar car 145.1 mi
    2h 35m
    $27–39

  3. Bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Wilshire / Lincolnbus bus 20
    5h 43m
    $44–72

  4. Tram, fly

    1. Take the tram from Beyer Blvd Station to America Plaza Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 28m
    $158–826

  5. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Los Angelesbus bus Lxus 3126 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Main / 11th to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    6h 13m

San Ysidro to Santa Monica by tram, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Ysidro Bl & I-805 to Wilshire / Lincoln via San Ysidro Transit Center, San Ysidro, CA, Downtown Los Angeles, and 7th / Maple in around 5h 43m.

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