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Trip Overview

The average bus between Santa Monica and Mojave takes 7h 16m and the fastest bus takes 6h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Santa Monica to Mojave. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 16m
Duration
202 mi
Distance
3 times a day
Frequency

Santa Monica to Mojave bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Santa Monica and Mojave. The earliest departure is at 1:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 11:15 AM which arrives into Mojave at 5:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Cesar E Chavez / Alameda and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit6h 37m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit8h 3m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit6h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit6h 37m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit8h 3m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit6h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit6h 37m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit8h 3m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit6h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit8h 7m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit7h 52m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakAmtrak6h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakAmtrak6h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit7h 57m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit6h 37m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit8h 3m • 2 changes
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    Metro Los AngelesAmtrakKern Transit6h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Monica to Mojave? 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 Mojave.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 202.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Carl's Jr./Inyo St. via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 8h 11m.

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