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

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There are 9 ways to get from Memphis to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MEM - LAX
    6h 44m
    $125–397

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1148S
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    44h 2m
    $302–483

  3. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 3h
    $575–1,460

  4. Drive  1,802.2 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Santa Monicacar car 1,802.2 mi
    27h 58m
    $329–476

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MEM - BUR
    9h
    $165–755

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MEM - LGB
    10h 31m
    $137–607

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MEM - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 7m
    $185–569

  8. Bus via Tulsa

    1. Take the bus from Memphis to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 0124
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    46h 2m
    $342–533

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 21h
    $642–1,678

Memphis to Santa Monica by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration44h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,646.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to 5th / Santa Monica via Memphis Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 44h 2m.

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