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How to get fromSanta Monica to Natural History Museumby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Natural History Museum by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 22m
    $40–94

  2. Drive 131.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Natural History Museumcar car 131.1 mi
    2h 23m
    $24–35

  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 San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 59m
    $44–67

  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
    4h 1m
    $165–563

  5. Line 33 bus, bus via San Diego

    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 2017
    6h 44m
    $25–42

Santa Monica to Natural History Museum by tram, bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Natural History Museum, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Natural History Museum via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 5h 59m.

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