What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Del Mar?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Del Mar is to line 33 bus and bus and line 101 bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Del Mar?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Del Mar is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Del Mar?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Plaza St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Del Mar?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Del Mar?

The distance between Santa Monica and Del Mar is 121 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Del Mar without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Del Mar without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 35m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Del Mar?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Santa Monica to Del Mar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Del Mar bus from?

Santa Monica to Del Mar bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 2nd / Broadway station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Del Mar train from?

Santa Monica to Del Mar train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Del Mar bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Del Mar bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Del Mar train arrive?

Santa Monica to Del Mar train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Del Mar?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Del Mar is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Santa Monica to Del Mar.

Where can I stay near Del Mar?

There are 471+ hotels available in Del Mar.

Santa Monica to Del Mar - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, line 33 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Del Mar by tram, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 35m
$36–79
Line 33 bus, bus, line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
6h 16m
$19–33
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 36m
$39–62
Drive 113.2 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Del Marcar 113.2 mi
2h 4m
$21–30

Santa Monica to Del Mar by tram, subway, train, and bus

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 120.7 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, 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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