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How to get fromSanta Monica to Julianby train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Julian by train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the taxi from Escondido Transit Center to Juliantaxi taxi
    6h 2m
    $204–281

  2. Bus via Los Angeles Downtown

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus 891
    10h 20m
    $26–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus reLAXsan
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus 891
    8h 42m

  4. Drive 152.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Juliancar car 152.1 mi
    2h 51m
    $28–41

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus 891
    8h 22m
    $47–109

Santa Monica to Julian by tram, bus, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Julian, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Washington St & Hwy 78 via LAX/Metro Transit Center, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 8h 42m.

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