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Trains from San Diego to Santa Monica

🚂 Traveling by train from San Diego to Santa Monica involves a transfer at Union Station in Los Angeles. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 58 minutes, including transfers. 💰 Ticket prices for the train ride from San Diego to Santa Monica can range from $9 to $88, offering a convenient and scenic way to travel between these two Southern California cities.

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  • The train services from San Diego to Santa Monica are operated by Amtrak. While there is no direct route, travelers can board a train at the San Diego station and transfer at Union Station in Los Angeles, taking approximately 3 hours and 58 minutes in total. The price for this journey ranges from $9 to $88, depending on the class and type of ticket purchased.
  • The fastest train route between San Diego and Santa Monica involves taking Amtrak services that depart from San Diego station. Although there is no direct train, travelers can transfer at Union Station in Los Angeles, continuing on to Downtown Santa Monica Station via metro lines, with the journey totaling approximately 3 hours and 58 minutes. Ticket prices for this train journey can range from $9 to $88, depending on the selected class and ticket type.
  • Trains heading to Santa Monica from San Diego depart from the San Diego station. This is the starting point for the Amtrak services that will take passengers on their journey towards Santa Monica.
  • There are multiple train services connecting San Diego to Santa Monica albeit with transfers along the journey. Travelers will need to board a train in San Diego, with transfers at Union Station and 7th Street / Metro Center Station before reaching Downtown Santa Monica Station. While the route involves transfers, the entire journey typically takes around 3 hours and 58 minutes. The prices for these train services between San Diego and Santa Monica may vary between $9 and $88, depending on factors such as ticket type and class.
  • The train service operated by Amtrak from San Diego to Santa Monica arrives at Los Angeles station. Travelers will need to disembark at Los Angeles station and then make a transfer to continue their journey to Santa Monica, with the final destination being Downtown Santa Monica Station. Arriving at Los Angeles station is a key point in the route, as it serves as a hub for connecting to the Santa Monica area via additional transport options such as buses or the Metro system.
  • The first train from San Diego to Santa Monica typically departs in the early morning, allowing travelers to start their journey at a convenient time.
  • There are no direct train trips between San Diego and Santa Monica. Travelers will need to take a combination of trains, with transfers at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, to reach Downtown Santa Monica Station. The journey, including transfers, typically takes around 3 hours and 58 minutes.
  • There is no direct train between San Diego and Santa Monica. Travelers will need to take a series of trains, with transfers at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, to reach Downtown Santa Monica Station. The entire journey, including the transfers, typically takes around 3 hours and 58 minutes.
  • The cost of a train ticket from San Diego to Santa Monica can range from $9 to $88, depending on factors such as the class of service and the type of ticket purchased.

Will you be returning to San Diego by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Santa Monica to San Diego

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