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How to get fromBellingham to Santa Monicaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Bellingham to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Bellingham International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

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    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane BLI - BUR
    7h 56m
    $205–605

  2. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 15m
    $97–431

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    30h 51m
    $179–346

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Seattlebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    39h 45m
    $420–892

  5. Drive 1,221.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham to Santa Monicacar car 1,221.8 mi
    20h 47m
    $223–323

  6. Shuttle to Paine Field County Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Paine Field Airport Terminal - Ebshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PAE - LAX
    7h 20m
    $146–599

  7. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    7h 42m
    $167–389

  8. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    8h 19m
    $347–517

  9. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YVR - LAX
    8h 41m
    $121–804

Bellingham to Santa Monica by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,068.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to 5th / Santa Monica via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 30h 51m.

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