There are 5 ways to get from El Monte to SeaWorld San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
5h 4m$40–49Drive 114.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Monte to SeaWorld San Diego114.5 mi
2h 4m$21–31Line 70 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes70
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0831
6h 24m$28–62Train, fly, line 9 bus
- Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to SeaWorld
4h 17m$98–395Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San DiegoFlixBus 2006 / ...
7h$30–62
El Monte to SeaWorld San Diego by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to SeaWorld San Diego is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to SeaWorld San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to SeaWorld San Diego. However, there are services departing from Santa Anita / Mildred and arriving at SeaWorld via Los Angeles Union Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between El Monte and SeaWorld San Diego is 140 miles. The road distance is 115.2 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to SeaWorld San Diego without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $40 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from El Monte to SeaWorld San Diego, including transfers.
El Monte to SeaWorld San Diego bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Anita / Mildred station.
The best way to get from El Monte to SeaWorld San Diego is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus and bus, which costs $27 - $65 and takes 6h 24m.
El Monte to SeaWorld San Diego bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to SeaWorld San Diego is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from El Monte to SeaWorld San Diego.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and SeaWorld San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 2 hours. Tickets cost $33–38 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to SeaWorld San Diego via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and SeaWorld in around 6h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from El Monte to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Santa Anita / Mildred to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to SeaWorld
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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