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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Miami by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly 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
    6h 59m
    $191–653

  2. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from E 6th St / Wall - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    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
    $455–586

  3. 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
    $2,304–3,704

  4. Drive  2,706.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Miamicar car 2,706.9 mi
    43h 48m
    $494–714

  5. Fly 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 13m
    $344–1,009

  6. 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
    $432–602

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,351.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Miami International Airport (MIA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Miami via 6th / Main, E 6th St / Wall - 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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