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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to San Diego State Aztecsby bus, train, car, plane, tram or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to San Diego State Aztecs by bus, train, car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Line 33 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 48m
    $34–40

  2. Drive 132.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to San Diego State Aztecscar132.3 mi
    2h 25m
    $25–35

  3. Line 3 bus, bus, line 10 bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus3
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
    3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to University Av & College Avbus10
    6h 4m

  4. Line 3 bus, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    3. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to SDSU Stationtram
    4h 12m
    $80–333

  5. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San DiegobusFlixBus 2006 / ...
    7h 9m
    $27–52

Santa Monica Pier to San Diego State Aztecs by bus, train, tram, and foot

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and San Diego State Aztecs, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Santa Monica Pier to San Diego State Aztecs via 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, LAX/Metro Transit Center, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, Old Town Transit Center, University Av & College Av, College Av & University Av, and SDSU Transit Center in around 6h 4m.

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