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Trip Overview

The average bus between Phoenix and Santa Monica takes 9h 46m and the fastest bus takes 8h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Phoenix to Santa Monica. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 46m
Duration
390 mi
Distance
$56
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the bus from Phoenix to East Los Angelesbus bus Nogales / ...
7h 41m
$47–63

Phoenix to Santa Monica bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Phoenix and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 1:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Phoenix is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at East Los Angeles and take an average of 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles8h 47m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles9h 37m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles10h 50m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles9h 31m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAMetro Los Angeles11h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles9h 37m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles10h 50m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles9h 31m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAMetro Los Angeles11h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles9h 38m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles10h 26m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles9h 24m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAMetro Los Angeles11h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles9h 38m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles10h 26m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles9h 24m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles9h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles9h 38m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles10h 26m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles9h 24m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAMetro Los Angeles11h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles9h 38m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles10h 26m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles9h 24m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAMetro Los Angeles11h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Phoenix to Santa Monica? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Phoenix to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 389.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Tufesa operates a bus from Phoenix to East Los Angeles 5 times a day. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Tufesa Mexico also services this route 3 times a day.

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