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How to get fromSanta Monica to SDSU Transit Centerby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to SDSU Transit Center by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, 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 10m
    $36–42

  2. Drive 132 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to SDSU Transit Centercar132 mi
    2h 24m
    $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
    5h 54m

  4. Line 3 bus, fly

    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
    4h 5m
    $75–333

  5. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San DiegobusFlixBus 2006 / ...
    7h 8m
    $26–57

Santa Monica to SDSU Transit Center by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and SDSU Transit Center, 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 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to SDSU Transit Center 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 5h 54m.

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