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How to get fromSanta Fe to Santa Monicaby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Fe to Santa Monica by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAF - LAX
    3h 48m
    $80–321

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train Nmrx
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    21h
    $290–612

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train Nmrx
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    22h 36m
    $127–260

  4. Drive 856.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Santa Monicacar car 856.4 mi
    13h 36m
    $157–226

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SAF - BUR
    7h 29m
    $145–629

Santa Fe to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21hAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 21h.

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