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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 40m
    $46–104

  2. Bus, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    5h 49m
    $27–45

  3. Drive 145.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Ysidro to Santa Monica Piercar car 145.3 mi
    2h 36m
    $27–39

  4. Tram, fly, line 3 bus

    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 bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus
    4h 28m
    $166–673

  5. 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 Santa Monica / 4thbus bus 20
    5h 52m
    $44–72

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

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between San Ysidro, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, 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 to Broadway / Ocean via Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 5h 49m.

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