Rome2Rio

How to get fromCharlotte to Santa Monicaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

Find Transport to Santa Monica

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    7h 44m
    $116–398

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $413–672

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 19h
    $708–1,650

  4. Drive  2,415.6 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Santa Monicacar car 2,415.6 mi
    38h 28m
    $441–637

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CLT - BUR
    10h 19m
    $206–856

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CLT - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 25m
    $186–570

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CLT - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus
    11h 43m
    $219–910

Charlotte to Santa Monica by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$413Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Charlotte to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,147 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to 5th / Santa Monica via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2d 12h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There