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

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Monica to Ceres by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), or tram

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  1. Line 761 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Westwood / Lindbrook to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyonbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Modestobus bus Nogales
    8h 18m
    $41–63

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train Ace
    15h 7m
    $216–385

  3. Drive 305.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Cerescar car 305.7 mi
    5h 12m
    $56–81

  4. Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus, line 29 bus

    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 Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bay A - Modesto Transit Center - Exit on to Herndon Rd & Central Avebus bus
    7h 3m
    $341–1,416

  5. Bus via 6th / Main

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Modestobus bus 1
    9h 20m
    $54–79

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    10h 12m
    $49–99

  7. Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, bus, line 29 bus

    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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Bay Fairsubway subway
    4. Take the subway from Bay Fair to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    5. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    6. Take the bus from Bay A - Modesto Transit Center - Exit on to Herndon Rd & Central Avebus bus
    7h 57m
    $114–620

  8. Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus, line 29 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 Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    4. Take the subway from Coliseum to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    5. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    6. Take the bus from Bay A - Modesto Transit Center - Exit on to Herndon Rd & Central Avebus bus
    8h 3m
    $194–667

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Modesto Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 10m
    $93–213

  10. Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, bus, line 29 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    4. Take the subway from Milpitas to Bay Fairsubway subway
    5. Take the subway from Bay Fair to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    6. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    7. Take the bus from Bay A - Modesto Transit Center - Exit on to Herndon Rd & Central Avebus bus
    8h 57m
    $507–771

Santa Monica to Ceres by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / 14th to Herndon Rd & Central Ave via Wilshire / Westwood, Westwood / Lindbrook, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Modesto, McHenry Ave & Fairmont Ave, and Bay A - Modesto Transit Center - Exit on in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Ceres via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Jose Station Diridon, and Lathrop/Manteca Station in around 15h 7m.

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