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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lafayette to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LFT - LAX
    7h 5m
    $115–439

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1170s
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    40h 51m
    $272–536

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    44h 13m
    $591–1,214

  4. Drive 1,727.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to Santa Monicacar car 1,727.7 mi
    28h 26m
    $316–456

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane LFT - BUR
    9h 41m
    $175–717

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane LFT - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 33m
    $155–581

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane LFT - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus
    11h 4m
    $178–721

Lafayette to Santa Monica by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration40h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,584.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Transit System to 5th / Santa Monica via Dallas Bus Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 40h 51m.

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