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How to get fromFresno to Santa Monica Pierby bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Fresno to Santa Monica Pier by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006
    5h 47m
    $40–63

  2. Bus, line 761 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Pacoima - San Fernandobus bus Lxit 3301 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 761 / ...
    6h 15m
    $30–45

  3. Drive 218 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to Santa Monica Piercar car 218 mi
    3h 41m
    $40–58

  4. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, line 3 bus

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus
    4h 18m
    $252–654

  5. Bus, line 761 bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Rapid Connection to San Fernandobus bus Lxrc 3501
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon to Westwood / Weyburnbus bus 761 / ...
    6h 15m

  6. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus bus San José / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus San José
    7h 11m
    $38–70

  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
    $69–256

  8. Bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Mercedbus bus
    2. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCE - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Broadway Nsbus bus
    5h 35m
    $74–197

Fresno to Santa Monica Pier by bus, subway, tram, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fresno to Santa Monica Pier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 239.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

FlixBus-us operates a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown once daily, and the journey takes 4h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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