There are 9 ways to get from Fargo to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane FAR - LAX
7h 6m$111–450Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 9h$423–708Train
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
- Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
2d 11h$736–1,698Drive 1,782.5 mi
- Drive from Fargo to Santa Monicacar 1,782.5 mi
29h 11m$326–470Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane FAR - BUR
7h 54m$146–668Fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane FAR - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
9h 17m$156–462Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane FAR - SNA
- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus
10h 40m$159–672Fly to Santa Monica
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Santa Monica (SMO)plane FAR - SMO
10h 19m$133–565Train via Portland (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Portland to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
2d 18h$737–1,635
Fargo to Santa Monica by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Santa Monica is to fly which costs $110 - $450 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Santa Monica is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $110 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Minneapolis, Tulsa Bus Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Fargo station to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Fargo Amtrak Station and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Chicago Union Station, Naperville Amtrak Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
The distance between Fargo and Santa Monica is 1470 miles. The road distance is 1792.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Santa Monica without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $420 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Fargo to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Fargo to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
Fargo to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fargo to Santa Monica is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $110 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $750 and takes 2 days 9h, you could also train, which costs $700 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 11h.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to 5th / Santa Monica via Minneapolis, Tulsa Bus Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2d 9h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Hector International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Hector International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Hector International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Hector International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Hector International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Hector International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $150–220
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More Questions & Answers
Fargo to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Santa Monica is 2h behind Fargo. It is currently 3:52 PM in Fargo and 1:52 PM in Santa Monica.
Fargo to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Santa Monica is 1793 miles. It takes approximately 29h 11m to drive from Fargo to Santa Monica.
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