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

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Monica to Miami by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane LAX - MIA
    7h 19m
    $201–853

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Miami International Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane BUR - MIA
    10h 12m
    $184–754

  3. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus La
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miamibus bus
    2d 9h
    $400–666

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Miami Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 20h
    $1,354–2,904

  5. Drive 2,706.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Miamicar car 2,706.9 mi
    43h 47m
    $494–714

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane LAX - FLL
    8h 29m
    $404–1,609

  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 Metrorail Transfer Stationtrain train
    10h 11m
    $478–816

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Miamibus bus
    2d 9h
    $412–622

Santa Monica to Miami by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,354Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,351.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Miami via 6th / Main, Los Angeles, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Smith St @ Lamar St, Theater District Rusk EB, Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 2d 9h.

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