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Trip Overview

The average bus between Scottsdale and Santa Monica takes 17h 29m and the fastest bus takes 10h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Scottsdale 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.

17h 29m
Duration
403 mi
Distance
$54
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Scottsdale to Santa Monica bus times

Buses run twice daily between Scottsdale and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 2:57 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Scottsdale is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 8:29 PM. All services require a transfer at McDowell Rd & 27th Av and take an average of 17h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Valley MetroValley MetroCBX Cross Border ExpressMetro Los Angeles23h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Valley MetroValley MetroCBX Cross Border ExpressMetro Los Angeles10h 59m • 3 changes
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    Valley MetroValley MetroCBX Cross Border ExpressMetro Los Angeles23h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Valley MetroValley MetroCBX Cross Border ExpressMetro Los Angeles10h 59m • 3 changes
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    Valley MetroValley MetroCBX Cross Border ExpressMetro Los Angeles24h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Valley MetroValley MetroCBX Cross Border ExpressMetro Los Angeles11h 7m • 3 changes
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    Valley MetroValley MetroCBX Cross Border ExpressMetro Los Angeles25h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Valley MetroValley MetroCBX Cross Border ExpressMetro Los Angeles11h 20m • 3 changes
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    Valley MetroValley MetroCBX Cross Border ExpressMetro Los Angeles25h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Valley MetroValley MetroCBX Cross Border ExpressMetro Los Angeles10h 59m • 3 changes
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    Valley MetroValley MetroCBX Cross Border ExpressMetro Los Angeles23h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Valley MetroValley MetroCBX Cross Border ExpressMetro Los Angeles10h 59m • 3 changes
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    Valley MetroValley MetroCBX Cross Border ExpressMetro Los Angeles23h 5m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scottsdale 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.

Map of how to get from Scottsdale to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 403.5 mi
  • Duration: 17h 29m

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

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.

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