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

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Monica to Hollywood by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane LAX - FLL
    7h 58m
    $403–1,606

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane BUR - FLL
    11h 8m
    $176–707

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Fort Myersbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $706–1,374

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Stationbus bus
    2d 20h
    $432–842

  5. Drive 2,690.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Hollywoodcar car 2,690.5 mi
    43h 31m
    $491–710

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane LAX - MIA
    8h 23m
    $194–859

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane plane LAX - PBI
    2. Take the train from West Palm Beach Station to Hollywood Stationtrain train
    9h 52m
    $478–814

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane SAN - FLL
    11h 39m
    $330–1,192

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywood Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 20h
    $1,254–2,904

Santa Monica to Hollywood by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,357.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

JetBlue Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Hollywood Sheridan Trirail Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 20h.

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