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How to get fromSanta Monica to San Ysidroby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram

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

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  1. Line 20 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to San Ysidro, CAbus bus Las Vegas / ...
    5h 4m
    $44–72

  2. Drive 144.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to San Ysidrocar car 144.9 mi
    2h 35m
    $27–39

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 36m
    $46–102

  4. 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 City College Station to Beyer Blvd Stationtram tram
    4h 44m
    $155–823

  5. Line 4 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Venice / Broadwaybus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Ysidrobus bus Lxus 3105 / ...
    7h 11m

Santa Monica to San Ysidro by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to San Ysidro Bl & I-805 via 6th / Main, Downtown Los Angeles, San Ysidro, CA, and San Ysidro Transit Center in around 5h 4m. 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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