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How to get fromSanta Monica to Mojaveby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Monica to Mojave by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train AV Line
    2. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    5h 58m
    $20–28

  2. Drive  93.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Mojavecar car 93.2 mi
    1h 39m
    $17–25

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 100
    8h 11m
    $51–80

Santa Monica to Mojave by tram, subway, train, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 121.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Carl's Jr./Inyo St. via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 8h 11m.

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