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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Del Marby tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Del Mar by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 44m
    $35–79

  2. Line 33 bus, bus, line 101 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus bus 101
    6h 11m
    $20–33

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 36m
    $39–62

  4. Drive 113.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Del Marcar car 113.4 mi
    2h 4m
    $21–30

  5. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 8m
    $34–77

Santa Monica Pier to Del Mar by foot, tram, bus, and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 5h 36m.

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