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

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There are 11 ways to get from Connecticut to Santa Monica by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    9h 28m
    $222–1,235

  2. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    9h 56m
    $209–841

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 20h
    $1,030–2,190

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 21h
    $491–940

  5. Drive 2,828.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bridgeport to Santa Monicacar car 2,828.4 mi
    46h 26m
    $517–746

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JFK - BUR
    11h 11m
    $369–939

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus
    13h 37m
    $355–1,987

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JFK - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 53m
    $369–653

  9. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus
    14h 2m
    $432–1,743

  10. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Van Nuys Airport

    1. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Van Nuys Airport (VNY)plane plane LGA - VNY
    11h 4m
    $256–979

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bridgeport to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 23h
    $879–1,793

Connecticut to Santa Monica by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,030Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,517.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

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

You can take a train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to 5th / Santa Monica via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2d 20h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to 5th / Santa Monica via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2d 21h.

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