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

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

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  1. Bus via Metro Transit Center Bay 2

    best
    1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus reLAXsan
    5h 5m

  2. Drive 129.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Ocean Beachcar car 129.8 mi
    2h 23m
    $24–35

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 13m
    $46–94

  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 5m
    $153–808

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    5h 59m
    $27–46

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

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Ocean 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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m.

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