What is the cheapest way to get from Buellton to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Buellton to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Buellton to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Buellton to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Buellton and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Buellton to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Buellton, CA and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Buellton to Santa Monica?

The distance between Buellton and Santa Monica is 180 miles. The road distance is 121.1 miles.

How do I travel from Buellton to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Buellton to Santa Monica without a car is to bus and line 33 bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $85 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Buellton to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Buellton to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buellton to Santa Monica bus from?

Buellton to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Buellton, CA station.

Where does the Buellton to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Buellton to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Los Angeles Airport, CA station.

Can I drive from Buellton to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Buellton to Santa Monica is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Buellton to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 3166+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Buellton to Santa Monica - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 33 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Buellton to Santa Monica by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, line 33 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
6h 9m
$88–108
Drive 120.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Buellton to Santa Monicacar 120.4 mi
2h 30m
$22–32
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
6h 11m
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBA - LAX
3h 59m
$358–571
Bus, train, line 761 bus
1. Take the bus from Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
3. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Keswick to Westwood / Weyburnbus 761 / ...
6h 18m

Buellton to Santa Monica by bus

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Distance: 178.7 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Buellton, CA to 5th / Santa Monica via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 6h 9m.

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