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How to get fromLas Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Monicaby plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Monica by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LAS - LAX
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    2h 26m
    $106–806

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane LAS - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 20m
    $33–186

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2030 / ...
    7h 55m
    $48–78

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall to Victorville Transit Centerbus bus Las Vegas to Riverside
    2. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    10h 12m
    $85–128

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Las Vegas-LAS to Santa Monicarideshare rideshare 279.9 mi
    4h 37m

  6. Drive 279.9 mi

    1. Drive from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Monicacar car 279.9 mi
    4h 37m
    $52–74

  7. Fly to Santa Monica

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Monica (SMO)plane plane LAS - SMO
    2h 6m
    $41–269

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane LAS - BUR
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    3h 6m
    $161–878

  9. Bus via SB H after Owens

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Downtown Los Angelesbus bus Las Vegas
    8h 35m
    $69–100

  10. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas, NV to Los Angeles, CAbus bus Las Vegas
    9h 18m
    $50–76

Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Monica by bus, foot, subway, and tram (Flixbus)

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 255.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Las Vegas Airport (LAS), USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Las Vegas Strip to Los Angeles Downtown 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, JSX flies from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Monica (SMO) 3 times a day.

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