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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Pacific Beachby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus reLAXsan
    4h 51m

  2. Drive 125.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Pacific Beachcar car 125.8 mi
    2h 17m
    $23–34

  3. 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 San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 28m
    $44–92

  4. Line 3 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3h 56m
    $163–658

  5. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    6h 52m
    $25–47

Santa Monica Pier to Pacific Beach by bus and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Pacific Beach, CA, USA?

reLAXsan operates a bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego 5 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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