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Five ways to Travel from Santa Monica to Los Gatos

Composite routes from Santa Monica to Los Gatos

Cheapest
5 h 44 min
Car
553 km.
from $30
Other
4 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
475 km.
from $132.51
6 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
475 km.
from $104.79
6 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
475 km.
from $174.90

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$548.54

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.51–$229.62
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$433.73

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.58–$140.33

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$318.92

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.68–$318.92

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.84

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$178.60
Train from Van Nuys to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.37–$165.84

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Email:
Website:
metro.net
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.59–$2.03
Train from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.53–$2.03
Train from Pico Station to Del
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.96–$178.60

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.17–$114.81

CBX Cross Border Express

Email:
Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from San Fernando - Pacoima to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.51–$89.30

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from Winchester Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.44

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Aviation/Lax
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Los Gatos?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Los Gatos is to bus which costs $29.35 - $108.70 and takes 10h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Los Gatos?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Los Gatos is to line 3 bus and fly and line 27 bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $65.22 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Los Gatos?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Los Gatos. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Nb & Santa Monica Fs and arriving at Los Gatos & Caldwell via Los Angeles, San Jose Diridon and Santa Teresa Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Los Gatos?

The distance between Santa Monica and Los Gatos is 546 km. The road distance is 551.5 km.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Los Gatos without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Los Gatos without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $29.35 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Los Gatos?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Santa Monica to Los Gatos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Los Gatos bus from?

Santa Monica to Los Gatos bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Santa Monica to Los Gatos?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Los Gatos is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $29.35 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $48.91 - $163.04 and takes 13h 24m.

Where does the Santa Monica to Los Gatos bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Los Gatos bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Los Gatos?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Los Gatos is 551 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Santa Monica to Los Gatos.

Where can I stay near Los Gatos?

There are 460+ hotels available in Los Gatos. Prices start at $73.70 per night.
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