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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Phoenix is to line 33 bus and bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Phoenix is to line 3 bus and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $95 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Phoenix?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Phoenix. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Phoenix via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Phoenix?

The distance between Santa Monica and Phoenix is 386 miles. The road distance is 388.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Phoenix without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 8h 46m and costs $55 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Santa Monica to Phoenix, including transfers.

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

Santa Monica to Phoenix bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Los Angeles station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Phoenix bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Phoenix bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Phoenix station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Phoenix?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Phoenix is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Santa Monica to Phoenix.

Where can I stay near Phoenix?

There are 2787+ hotels available in Phoenix.

Santa Monica to Phoenix - 8 ways to travel via train, line 3 bus, plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Monica to Phoenix by bus, plane, train, taxi, car, tram, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LAX - PHX
3h 29m
$96–243
Line 33 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
8h 53m
$57–97
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Phoenixbus Lxus 2224 / ...
8h 46m
$59–84
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi
10h 37m
$181–346
Drive 386.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Phoenixcar 386.3 mi
6h 15m
$71–102
Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane BUR - PHX
4h 46m
$154–384
Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram
2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LGB - PHX
5h 25m
$71–446
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Phoenixbus San Jose / ...
8h 50m
$77–102

Santa Monica to Phoenix by tram, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

8h 46mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 384.1 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

Limousine Express operates a bus from Los Angeles to Phoenix twice daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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