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How to get fromSanta Monica to Mexico Cityby plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Mexico City by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Benito Juárez International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane plane LAX - MEX
    6h 44m
    $2,617–6,052

  2. Fly to Felipe Ángeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)plane plane LAX - NLU
    10h 6m
    $1,867–8,252

  3. Bus via Tepic

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Tepicbus bus San José
    2. Take the bus from Tepic to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    43h 13m
    $4,350–7,095

  4. Drive 2,939.6 km

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Mexico Citycar car 2,939.6 km
    33h 33m
    $5,675–8,197

  5. Fly to Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)plane plane LAX - TLC
    10h 27m
    $2,147–9,332

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus Los Angeles
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana to Tepotzotlánbus bus
    2d 3h
    $3,718–9,273

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    2d 10h
    $3,358–4,063

Santa Monica to Mexico City by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration43h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$4,350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,518.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

Volaris, Viva Aerobus, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th / Hope, 7th / Main, Los Angeles Downtown, and Tepic in around 43h 13m.

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