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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CA
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CA will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 36 buses that leave San Diego, CA for Santa Monica, CA every day 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 191 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CA
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £61.
Distance: 191 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price | £182 Average Price |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CA coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 13:30 San Diego, CA | 4h10 | 17:40 Santa Monica, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:20 San Diego, CA | 4h10 | 18:30 Santa Monica, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:50 San Diego, CA | 2h30 | 18:20 Santa Monica, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:25 San Diego, CA | 3h45 | 00:10 Santa Monica, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
| 0 | 09:15 San Diego, CA | 4h30 | 13:45 Santa Monica, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CA
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Buses from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CA run on average 54 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 51 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 191 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 191 km |
Average bus duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 54 |
Direct buses 51 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CAYou can travel by bus between San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CA with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CA coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica, CA by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Monica, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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