There are 5 ways to get from Fallbrook to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica StationMetro E Line
5h 41m$36–47Train, line 33 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union StationOC Line
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica33
6h 40m$18–30Bus, line 33 bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica33
6h 38m$24–62Drive 112.6 mi
- Drive from Fallbrook to Santa Monica112.6 mi
1h 57m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los AngelesAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Alameda Sb & Los Angeles Ns to Santa Monica Wb & Lincoln NsR10
7h 4m
Fallbrook to Santa Monica by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fallbrook to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Fallbrook to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Fallbrook to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from S Mission Rd & Fallbrook St and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Vista Transit Center Stall 4, Oceanside Transportation Center and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Fallbrook and Santa Monica is 129 miles. The road distance is 113.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fallbrook to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram which takes 5h 41m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Fallbrook to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Fallbrook to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Fallbrook to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fallbrook to Santa Monica is 113 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Fallbrook to Santa Monica.
There are 3089+ hotels available in Santa Monica.
What companies run services between Fallbrook, San Diego County, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from S Mission Rd & Fallbrook St to 5th / Santa Monica via Vista Transit Center Stall 8, Vista Transit Center Stall 4, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 6h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 310-451-5444
- Website
- bigbluebus.com
Bus from Alameda Sb & Los Angeles Ns to Santa Monica Wb & Lincoln Ns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- bigbluebus.com
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