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3 h 22 min
226 km.
from $12
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Santa Monica, United States of America → Southern California, United States of America

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Four ways to Travel from Santa Monica to Southern California

Composite routes from Santa Monica to Southern California

Cheapest
3 h 22 min
Car
226 km.
from $12
Other
6 h 32 min
Train, Taxi
172 km.
from $293.74
6 h 27 min
172 km.
from $217.78
8 h 23 min
172 km.
from $262.89

Transport providers

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Victorville
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.58–$95.68

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
Bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Bus from 5th / Santa Monica to 6th
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Barstow
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.76–$57.41
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.76–$58.68

CBX Cross Border Express

Email:
Website:
crossborderxpress.com/en/
Bus from Los Angeles to Barstow
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.17–$47.20

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Southern California?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Southern California is to drive which costs $25 - $36.96 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Southern California?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Southern California is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $25 - $36.96 .

How far is it from Santa Monica to Southern California?

The distance between Santa Monica and Southern California is 269 km. The road distance is 224.7 km.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Southern California without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Southern California without a car is to tram and night bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $119.57 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Southern California?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Santa Monica to Southern California, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Southern California?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Southern California is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Santa Monica to Southern California.
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