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How to get fromSan Antonio to Santa Monicaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from San Antonio to Santa Monica by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAT - LAX
    5h 45m
    $185–907

  2. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SAT - BUR
    8h
    $155–705

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    24h 38m
    $217–383

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    29h 52m
    $456–930

  5. Drive 1,338.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Santa Monicacar car 1,338.3 mi
    21h 17m
    $245–353

  6. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    7h 39m
    $158–382

  7. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane AUS - BUR
    8h 28m
    $168–730

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Big Springbus bus Greyhound US1184s
    2. Take the bus from Big Spring to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    33h 56m
    $220–424

San Antonio to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration29h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$456Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,235.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita to Wilshire / Lincoln via I-35 N Access & Marek St, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, and 7th / Maple in around 24h 38m.

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