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Santa Monica to Alameda buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santa Monica and Alameda takes 10h 5m and the fastest bus takes 9h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Santa Monica to Alameda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 5m
Duration
411 mi
Distance
$67
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

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best
  1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
10h 9m
$52–112

Santa Monica to Alameda bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Santa Monica and Alameda. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Alameda at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 410.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oakland twice daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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