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How to get fromBaltimore to Santa Monicaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Baltimore to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    8h 17m
    $236–658

  2. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    9h 13m
    $210–1,117

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $423–814

  4. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 17h
    $948–2,551

  5. Drive 2,635.7 mi

    1. Drive from Baltimore to Santa Monicacar car 2,635.7 mi
    42h 48m
    $481–695

  6. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    10h 3m
    $238–818

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    9h 50m
    $229–1,408

  8. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BWI - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 18m
    $256–1,020

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $833–1,724

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d
    $1,016–2,122

Baltimore to Santa Monica by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$423Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,351.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to 5th / Santa Monica via Harrisburg Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2d 16h.

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