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How to get fromSanta Monica to El Pasoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to El Paso by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane LAX - ELP
    3. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    5h 42m
    $163–779

  2. Bus via 6th / Main

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus La
    16h 50m
    $97–162

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to El Paso Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    17h 56m
    $264–554

  4. Drive 787.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to El Pasocar car 787.3 mi
    13h 20m
    $144–208

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane BUR - ELP
    2. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    8h 43m
    $186–880

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane LGB - ELP
    2. Take the bus from Estación Aeropuerto - Exprés to Estación Ramón Coronabus bus
    9h 23m
    $178–832

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    17h 48m
    $122–242

Santa Monica to El Paso by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration16h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 765.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and El Paso, TX, USA?

Limousine Express operates a bus from Los Angeles to El Paso 3 times a day. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 14h 25m. CBX Cross Border Express also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to El Paso Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $260–550 and the journey takes 16h.

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