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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus reLAXsan
    4h 47m

  2. Drive  125.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Pacific Beachcar car 125.6 mi
    2h 16m
    $23–34

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 1m
    $71–119

  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
    3h 51m
    $143–468

  5. Line 33 bus, bus

    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 / ...
    6h 57m
    $24–42

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

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Pacific 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 $65–110 and the journey takes 2h 42m.

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