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How to get fromMissoula to Santa Monicaby plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Missoula to Santa Monica by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Missoula International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSO - LAX
    5h 47m
    $69–356

  2. Drive  1,133.8 mi

    1. Drive from Missoula to Santa Monicacar car 1,133.8 mi
    21h 39m
    $207–299

  3. Fly Missoula International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MSO - BUR
    8h 3m
    $104–554

  4. Drive to Gallatin Field Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Drive from Missoula to Bozeman-Airport-BZNcar car
    2. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BZN - LAX
    6h 50m
    $209–527

  5. Fly Missoula International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSO - LGB
    9h 34m
    $86–426

  6. Fly Missoula International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MSO - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 52m
    $109–508

Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 952.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Missoula, MT, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours.

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