What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Nipomo?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Nipomo is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Nipomo?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Nipomo is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Nipomo?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Nipomo. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Nb & Santa Monica Fs and arriving at North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street via Los Angeles UCLA, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Nipomo?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Nipomo station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Nipomo?

The distance between Santa Monica and Nipomo is 225 miles. The road distance is 154.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Nipomo without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Nipomo without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $95 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Nipomo?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Santa Monica to Nipomo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Nipomo bus from?

Santa Monica to Nipomo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Los Angeles UCLA station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Nipomo train from?

Santa Monica to Nipomo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Santa Monica to Nipomo?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Nipomo is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Santa Monica to Nipomo bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Nipomo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Nipomo train arrive?

Santa Monica to Nipomo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Guadalupe Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Nipomo?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Nipomo is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Santa Monica to Nipomo.

Where can I stay near Nipomo?

There are 149+ hotels available in Nipomo.

Santa Monica to Nipomo - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 50m
$99–179
Drive 153.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Nipomocar 153.4 mi
3h 6m
$28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to San Luis Obispobus Ans 6238
2. Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus 10S
8h 57m
$54–81

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Distance: 224.1 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lincoln Nb & Santa Monica Fs to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street via Gayley Nb & Strathmore Ns, Los Angeles UCLA, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 8h 57m.

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