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How to get fromSanta Monica to Bendby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Bend by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, or subway

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)plane plane LAX - RDM
    5h 48m
    $122–403

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chemulttrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Chemult Post Office to Hawthorne Main Transfer Stationbus bus Basin Connect North
    27h 55m
    $505–832

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Portland Flix/Greyhound to Bend Hawthorne Stationbus bus
    31h 11m
    $181–347

  4. Drive  817.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Bendcar car 817.6 mi
    14h 7m
    $150–216

  5. Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)plane plane BUR - RDM
    6h 53m
    $245–424

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Portland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane LAX - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland International Airport to Hawthorne Station, Bendbus bus
    9h 17m
    $169–315

Santa Monica to Bend by tram, subway, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$505Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 756 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Bend, OR, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Bend Hawthorne Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Portland Flix/Greyhound in around 31h 11m.

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