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How to get fromMexico City to Santa Monicaby plane, bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Mexico City to Santa Monica by plane, bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MEX - LAX
    7h 15m
    $154–368

  2. Fly to Tijuana International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane MEX - TIJ
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    12h 5m
    $146–364

  3. Bus via Tepic

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tepicbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Los Angelesbus bus
    40h 25m
    $162–341

  4. Drive 1,824.5 mi

    1. Drive from Mexico City to Santa Monicacar car 1,824.5 mi
    33h 35m
    $333–481

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MEX - BUR
    9h 56m
    $154–656

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0850
    2d 2h
    $227–508

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Los Angelesbus bus
    2d 9h
    $200–234

Mexico City to Santa Monica by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,575 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Mexico City, Mexico and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Volaris, Viva Aerobus, and three other airlines fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Tepic, Los Angeles, 7th / Decatur, 5th / Flower, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 40h 25m.

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