There are 5 ways to get from Monrovia Station to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
4h 32m$35–41Drive 123 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monrovia Station to San Diego123 mi
2h 14m$23–33Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
5h 18m$26–72Tram, fly
- Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
3h 33m$89–327Line 76 bus, bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles76
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 54m
Monrovia Station to San Diego by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monrovia Station to San Diego is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Monrovia Station to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Monrovia Station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Myrtle Ave and Duarte Rd and arriving at San Diego via El Monte Station - Lower Level and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Monrovia Station station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Monrovia Station and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Monrovia Station and San Diego is 146 miles. The road distance is 123.7 miles.
The best way to get from Monrovia Station to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Monrovia Station to San Diego, including transfers.
Monrovia Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from El Monte Station - Lower Level.
Monrovia Station to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Monrovia Station to San Diego is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $75 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Monrovia Station, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego every 2 hours. Tickets cost $33–39 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $24–70 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- 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 Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Monrovia Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Alameda / Los Angeles station.
Monrovia Station to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monrovia Station to San Diego is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Monrovia Station to San Diego.
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