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How to get fromSanta Monica to Colorado Springsby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Monica to Colorado Springs by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane LAX - COS
    7h 30m
    $65–337

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Colorado Springsbus bus El Paso
    26h 57m
    $319–689

  3. Bus via Albuquerque

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Colorado Springsbus bus El Paso
    27h 43m
    $207–312

  4. Drive  1,074 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Colorado Springscar car 1,074 mi
    17h 28m
    $196–284

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Denver (DEN)plane plane LAX - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus bus
    6h 42m
    $171–558

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Denver (DEN)plane plane BUR - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus bus
    7h 43m
    $174–409

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Denver (DEN)plane plane LGB - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus bus
    8h 38m
    $166–761

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Denver, bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Denver (DEN)plane plane ONT - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus bus
    9h 29m
    $164–463

  9. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Denver, bus

    1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Denver (DEN)plane plane SNA - DEN
    3. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to The Antlers; S. Cascadebus bus
    10h 40m
    $227–553

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Las Cruces, NMbus bus La
    2. Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Colorado Springs, CObus bus El Paso / ...
    27h 54m
    $169–274

Santa Monica to Colorado Springs by tram, subway, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 859.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Colorado Springs, CO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Colorado Springs via Los Angeles Union Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, and ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center in around 27h 43m.

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