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How to get fromFresno to Santa Monicaby bus (Flixbus), car, plane, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006
    5h 42m
    $39–62

  2. Bus, line 761 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 761 / ...
    5h 54m
    $28–43

  3. Drive 217.3 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to Santa Monicacar car 217.3 mi
    3h 39m
    $40–58

  4. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 18m
    $255–657

  5. Bus, line 33 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    6h 6m
    $36–68

  6. Bus, line 33 bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    6h 51m
    $81–113

  7. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BFL - LAX
    5h 19m
    $72–258

Fresno to Santa Monica by bus, subway, and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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