What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix is to bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix is to line 3 bus and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $95 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica Pier and Phoenix?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix?

The distance between Santa Monica Pier and Phoenix is 387 miles. The road distance is 388.7 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix without a car is to bus which takes 8h 48m and costs $55 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix bus from?

Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix bus arrive?

Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix.

Where can I stay near Phoenix?

There are 2792+ hotels available in Phoenix.

Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix - 8 ways to travel via train, line 3 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, or tram

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Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LAX - PHX
3h 34m
$96–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
8h 48m
$57–97
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi
10h 42m
$181–336
Drive 386.5 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Phoenixcar 386.5 mi
6h 15m
$71–102
Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BUR - PHX
4h 45m
$154–384
Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram
2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LGB - PHX
5h 30m
$71–446
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Phoenixbus Lxus 2224 / ...
8h 50m
$59–84
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Phoenixbus San Jose / ...
8h 56m
$77–102

Santa Monica Pier to Phoenix by bus

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Distance: 384.3 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week.

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