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How to get fromSanta Monica to University of San Diegoby bus, tram, train, car, plane or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Line 3 bus, bus

    best
    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 DiegobusreLAXsan
    4h 48m

  2. Drive 128.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to University of San Diegocar128.8 mi
    2h 21m
    $24–34

  3. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E LinestramMetro E Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    5h
    $38–47

  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
    3h 47m
    $73–318

  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 / ...
    6h 58m
    $28–62

Santa Monica to University of San Diego by tram, subway, train, bus, and foot

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and University of San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to University of San Diego 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, and Linda Vista Rd & Goshen St in around 4h 48m.

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