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How to get fromSanta Monica to Lemon Groveby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, tram or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Lemon Grove by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, tram, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 42m
    $39–56

  2. Line 33 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegobusLos Angeles
    6h 6m
    $23–52

  3. Line 3 bus, bus, line 10 bus, line 936 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
    4. Take the bus from College Av & University Av to Main St & Broadwaybus856 / ...
    6h 2m

  4. Drive 135.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Lemon Grovecar135.5 mi
    2h 30m
    $25–36

  5. 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 Courthouse Station to Lemon Grove Depottram
    4h 8m
    $75–331

Santa Monica to Lemon Grove by tram, subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Lemon Grove, 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, you can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Main St & Broadway via 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, and College Av & University Av in around 6h 2m.

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