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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego - Santa Monica

  1. How far is Santa Monica from San Diego by coach?

    The distance between San Diego and Santa Monica by coach is approximately 119 miles (192 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from San Diego to Santa Monica without a car?

    You can travel to Santa Monica from San Diego by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Diego and Santa Monica!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Diego to Santa Monica, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Santa Monica will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Diego to Santa Monica while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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