The average bus between Phoenix and Santa Monica Pier takes 8h 4m and the fastest bus takes 7h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Phoenix to Santa Monica Pier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Phoenix and Santa Monica Pier. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Phoenix is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Santa Monica Pier at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at East Los Angeles and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to Santa Monica Pier. However, there are services departing from Phoenix station and arriving at Santa Monica Pier station via East Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Phoenix to Santa Monica Pier bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Phoenix station.
Phoenix to Santa Monica Pier bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at East Los Angeles station.
The distance between Phoenix and Santa Monica Pier is 597 km. The road distance is 627 km.
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.