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How to get fromSolana Beach Transit Center to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Solana Beach Transit Center to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 19m
    $37–71

  2. Drive 111.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solana Beach Transit Center to Santa Monicacar car 111.5 mi
    2h 2m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    4h 56m
    $37–53

  4. Train, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 16m
    $161–821

Solana Beach Transit Center to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Solana Beach Transit Center, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to 5th / Santa Monica via Los Angeles and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 4h 56m.

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