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

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

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  1. Fly 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 39m
    $89–416

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    38h 26m
    $279–505

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Van Nuystrain train
    45h 27m
    $555–1,126

  4. Drive 1,133.8 mi

    1. Drive from Missoula to Santa Monicacar car 1,133.8 mi
    21h 38m
    $207–299

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MSO - BUR
    8h 5m
    $154–704

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSO - LGB
    9h 56m
    $126–606

  7. Fly 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 45m
    $134–618

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

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 952.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Missoula to 5th / Santa Monica via Spokane Station, Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, Sacramento Bus Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 38h 26m.

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