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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santa Monica and Menlo Park takes 9h 58m and the fastest bus takes 9h 46m. There is at least one bus per day from Santa Monica to Menlo Park. 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 58m
Duration
385 mi
Distance
$83
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Santa Monica to Menlo Park bus times

Buses run once daily between Santa Monica and Menlo Park. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 8:37 AM which arrives into Menlo Park at 6:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 9h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesHoang ExpressSanta Clara VTASamTrans10h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesHoang ExpressSanta Clara VTASamTrans10h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesHoang ExpressSanta Clara VTASamTrans10h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesHoang ExpressSanta Clara VTASamTrans9h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesHoang ExpressSanta Clara VTASamTrans9h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesHoang ExpressSanta Clara VTASamTrans10h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesHoang ExpressSanta Clara VTASamTrans10h 3m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Monica to Menlo Park? 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 Santa Monica to Menlo Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 385 mi
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Menlo Park, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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