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How to get fromSanta Monica to Floridaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Santa Monica to Florida by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane LAX - FLL
    7h 32m
    $333–1,006

  2. Fly to Tampa

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane LAX - TPA
    7h 40m
    $113–455

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2d 10h
    $418–675

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2d 13h
    $594–1,342

  5. Drive  2,390.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Jacksonvillecar car 2,390.9 mi
    38h 41m
    $437–631

  6. Fly to Miami International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane LAX - MIA
    7h 28m
    $194–856

  7. Fly to Tallahassee

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tallahassee (TLH)plane plane LAX - TLH
    8h 31m
    $163–680

  8. Fly to Jacksonville

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane LAX - JAX
    8h 23m
    $142–606

  9. Fly to Orlando

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane LAX - MCO
    8h 7m
    $125–658

  10. Train, bus via Mobile

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2d 14h
    $589–1,449

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3d 10h
    $955–2,407

Santa Monica to Florida by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$418Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,357 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

JetBlue Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Newnan St + Ashley St via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 2d 10h.

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