The average bus between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Santa Monica takes 12h 26m and the fastest bus takes 10h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sacramento Airport (SMF) 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sacramento Airport (SMF) is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at J St. at 8th St. and take an average of 12h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sacramento Airport (SMF) 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Airport (SMF) station and arriving at Santa Monica station via Los Angeles Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Yolobus, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Yolobus, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Santa Monica is 588.7 km. The road distance is 691 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.