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How to get fromSanta Monica to San Diego State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to San Diego State University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 11m
    $41–104

  2. Line 33 bus, bus

    cheapest
    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 / ...
    7h 13m
    $24–52

  3. Line 3 bus, bus, line 10 bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus 3
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to University Av & College Avbus bus 10
    6h

  4. Drive 132.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to San Diego State Universitycar car 132.6 mi
    2h 25m
    $25–35

  5. Line 3 bus, fly, tram

    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
    3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to SDSU Stationtram tram
    4h 18m
    $165–673

Santa Monica to San Diego State University by tram, subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and San Diego State University, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to San Diego State University via LAX/Metro Transit Center, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, Old Town Transit Center, University Av & College Av, College Av & University Av, and SDSU Transit Center in around 6h.

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