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

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

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  1. Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    5h 54m
    $315–663

  2. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly, line 12 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Way and Vassar Street to RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mallbus bus
    6. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    7h 49m
    $65–356

  3. Bus via Mammoth Lakes

    1. Take the bus from Skirball Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus Mammoth Ski Trip
    2. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395 Route North / ...
    12h 54m
    $446–463

  4. Drive 435.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Carson Citycar car 435.9 mi
    8h 2m
    $80–115

  5. Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, line 12 bus, bus

    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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BUR - RNO
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Way and Vassar Street to RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mallbus bus
    5. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    6h 54m
    $508–764

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395
    15h 13m
    $81–124

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus
    16h 51m
    $85–177

Santa Monica to Carson City by tram, subway, train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Stewart St. between 2nd and 3rd St- NB via Westwood Nb & Wilshire Ns, Westwood / Lindbrook, Sepulveda / Skirball Center, Skirball Park & Ride, Mammoth Mountain Inn, Main Lodge, Old Mammoth Rd / Main St, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, and Douglas County Community/Senior Center in around 12h 54m.

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