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16/06/2025
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San Diego, CA to Santa Monica by bus

The journey from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica by bus is 190.93 km and takes 3 hrs 30 mins. There are 4 connections per day, with the first departure at 3:50 a.m. and the last at 11:35 p.m.. It is possible to travel from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica by bus for as little as $2.95 or as much as $16.39. The best price for this journey is $2.95.

Lowest Price $2.95
Journey Duration 3 hrs 30 mins
Connection per Day 4
Lowest Price $2.95
Highest Price $16.39
First Departure 3:50 a.m.
Last Departure 11:35 p.m.
Distance 190.93 km
Departure San Diego, CA
Arrival Santa Monica
Carriers FlixBus

Best time to book cheap bus tickets from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica

The cheapest San Diego, CA - Santa Monica bus tickets can be found for as low as $109.04 if you’re lucky, or $132.30 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $199.50.

Find the best day to travel to Santa Monica by bus

When travelling to Santa Monica by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board FlixBus from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica
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San Diego, CA to Santa Monica CO2 Emissions by Bus

Ecology
Train
13.36kg
Bus
14.32kg
Flight
38.19kg
Car
30.55kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica?
A bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica is $7.59. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $2.95.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica?
The cheapest ticket you can get from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica is $2.95. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between San Diego, CA and Santa Monica by bus?
San Diego, CA to Santa Monica is 190.93 km.
How long does the bus between San Diego, CA and Santa Monica take?
San Diego, CA to Santa Monica is on average 3 hrs 30 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hrs 20 mins.
How many bus connections per day go from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica?
San Diego, CA to Santa Monica has 4 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica leave?
The earliest bus from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica departs at 3:50 a.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica depart?
The latest bus from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica departs at 11:35 p.m.. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $2.95 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica?
There are on average 4 direct connection(s) from San Diego, CA to go to Santa Monica.
What's the fastest journey time between San Diego, CA to Santa Monica by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between San Diego, CA and Santa Monica is 2 hrs 20 mins.
Is there a direct bus from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica?
Yes, there is a direct bus between San Diego, CA and Santa Monica.
What are the CO2 emissions for San Diego, CA to Santa Monica by bus?
The bus journey from San Diego, CA to Santa Monica creates 14.32kg of CO2 emissions.

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