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How to get fromSanta Monica to Naval Base San Diegoby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, tram or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Naval Base San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 38m
    $36–42

  2. Line 33 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegobusLos Angeles
    6h 4m
    $25–57

  3. Drive 134.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Naval Base San Diegocar134.4 mi
    2h 26m
    $25–36

  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 America Plaza Station to Pacific Fleet Stationtram
    4h 6m

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San DiegobusFlixBus 2017
    6h 12m
    $28–76

Santa Monica to Naval Base San Diego by tram, subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Naval Base San Diego, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 2 hours. Tickets cost $32–38 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Naval Base San Diego via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego, 12th & Imperial Transit Center, and Main St & 28th St in around 6h 4m.

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