There are 11 ways to get from Livermore to Santa Monica by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, tram, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Take the train from Livermore Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SJC - LAX
4h 53m$126–620Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram
cheapest- Take the train from Livermore Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SJC - LGB
- Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus
- Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Pico Stationtram
- Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
6h 42m$53–250Train, bus
- Take the train from Livermore Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
9h 32m$59–76Train
- Take the train from Livermore Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
14h 6m$231–364Drive 337 mi
- Drive from Livermore to Santa Monicacar 337 mi
5h 35m$62–89Bus, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram
- Take the bus from Downtown Livermore / Transit Center WB to Dublin/Pleasanton BARTbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
- Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
5h 3m$302–1,417Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram
- Take the train from Livermore Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
5h 27m$486–768Bus, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram
- Take the bus from Downtown Livermore / Transit Center WB to Dublin/Pleasanton BARTbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
- Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
5h 37m$192–715Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram
- Take the bus from Downtown Livermore / Transit Center WB to Dublin/Pleasanton BARTbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
- Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
6h 27m$142–468Train, bus via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon
- Take the train from Livermore Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus San Jose
11h 19m$54–77Bus
- Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Stationbus 150
- Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810
13h 34m$59–101
Livermore to Santa Monica by train, bus, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Livermore to Santa Monica is to train and bus via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon which costs $50 - $80 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Livermore to Santa Monica is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Livermore to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Downtown Livermore / Transit Center WB and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Dublin/Pleasanton BART, Tracy Transit Center and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Livermore station to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Livermore Station and arriving at Van Nuys via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
The distance between Livermore and Santa Monica is 370 miles. The road distance is 339 miles.
The best way to get from Livermore to Santa Monica without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 32m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Livermore to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Livermore to Santa Monica bus services, operated by San Joaquin Regional Transit, depart from Dublin/Pleasanton BART station.
Livermore to Santa Monica train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, depart from Livermore Station.
The best way to get from Livermore to Santa Monica is to train which takes 14h 6m and costs $230 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 13h 34m.
What companies run services between Livermore, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Livermore Station to Santa Monica Wb & Lincoln Ns via San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, and Westwood Sb & Weyburn Ns in around 14h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Livermore / Transit Center WB to 5th / Santa Monica via Dublin/Pleasanton BART Unloading, Dublin/Pleasanton BART, Tracy Transit Center, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 13h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–190
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–190
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–350
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–650
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Livermore Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Ace
Train from Livermore Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Ace
Train from Livermore Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Ace
Train from Livermore Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Ace
Train from Livermore Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Ace
Train from Livermore Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Ace
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- BART
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- BART
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Del Amo Station to Pico Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1 925.455.7500
- Website
- Wheels Bus
Bus from Downtown Livermore / Transit Center WB to Dublin/Pleasanton BART
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Wheels Bus
Bus from Downtown Livermore / Transit Center WB to Dublin/Pleasanton BART
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Wheels Bus
Bus from Downtown Livermore / Transit Center WB to Dublin/Pleasanton BART
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Wheels Bus
- Website
- Long Beach Transit
Bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Long Beach Transit
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoima
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $70–95
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Los Angeles - Pacoima
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $40–60
- Titanium
- $45–55
- Phone
- (209) 943-1111
- Website
- San Joaquin Regional Transit
Bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- San Joaquin Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tracy Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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Livermore to Santa Monica bus services, operated by San Joaquin Regional Transit, arrive at Tracy Transit Station.
Livermore to Santa Monica train services, operated by Altamont Corridor Express, arrive at San Jose Station Diridon.
Yes, the driving distance between Livermore to Santa Monica is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Livermore to Santa Monica.
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