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How to get fromSanta Monica to Coronado City Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Coronado City Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 29m
    $43–107

  2. Line 33 bus, bus via Old Town Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    7h 54m
    $24–42

  3. 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 Union Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    6h 8m
    $28–47

  4. Drive 136.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Coronado City Beachcar car 136.6 mi
    2h 30m
    $25–36

  5. Line 3 bus, fly, line 901 bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from 1st Av & Broadway to Orange Av & Park Plbus bus
    4h 29m
    $165–663

Santa Monica to Coronado City Beach by tram, subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Coronado City Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Orange Av & Park Pl via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 6h 8m.

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