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

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There are 10 ways to get from Hartford to Santa Monica by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Bradley International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BDL - LAX
    10h 21m
    $186–469

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $791–1,869

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hartford to New Yorkbus 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 22h
    $474–772

  4. Drive  2,903 mi

    1. Drive from Hartford to Santa Monicacar car 2,903 mi
    46h 23m
    $530–766

  5. Fly Bradley International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane BDL - BUR
    11h 15m
    $226–907

  6. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BOS - LAX
    11h 4m
    $200–523

  7. Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    11h 39m
    $242–1,255

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

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    11h 47m
    $225–1,196

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

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JFK - BUR
    12h 49m
    $315–1,294

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hartford to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 23h
    $717–1,575

Hartford to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$791Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,553.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 21m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Springfield, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 2d 18h.

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