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How to get fromSanta Monica to Mojave National Preserveby plane, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Mojave National Preserve by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Santa Monica, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Monica (SMO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SMO - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave National Preservecar car
    4h 46m
    $59–318

  2. Drive 225.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Mojave National Preservecar car 225.7 mi
    4h 6m
    $42–60

  3. Bus, drive via Little Tokyo / Arts District Station

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Bourke & 6thbus bus 15
    3. Drive from Bourke & 6th to Mojave National Preservecar car
    10h 46m
    $71–110

  4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LAX - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave National Preservecar car
    5h 24m
    $119–930

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane BUR - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave National Preservecar car
    6h 25m
    $182–1,031

  6. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Building 1664bus bus 15
    3. Drive from Building 1664 to Mojave National Preservecar car
    11h 30m
    $71–103

  7. Bus, drive #2

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Building 1664bus bus 15
    3. Drive from Building 1664 to Mojave National Preservecar car
    11h 33m
    $70–102

Santa Monica (SMO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 338.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Mojave National Preserve. However, you can take the line 44 bus to Ocean Park Eb & 28Th Fs, walk to Santa Monica (SMO) airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), then drive to Mojave National Preserve. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Mojave National Preserve via Little Tokyo / Arts District Station, 1st / Central, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and Bourke & 6th in around 10h 46m.

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