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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Phoenix is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 8h 11m.

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 34m and costs $120 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Phoenix?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica station to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

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 which takes 8h 11m and costs $55 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Bus or fly from Santa Monica to Phoenix?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Phoenix is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $330 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Santa Monica to Phoenix bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus 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 14m to drive from Santa Monica to Phoenix.

Where can I stay near Phoenix?

There are 2518+ hotels available in Phoenix.

Santa Monica to Phoenix - 9 ways to travel via train, line 3 bus, plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Monica to Phoenix by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, tram, or subway

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Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Phoenix
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 34m
$121–313
Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Phoenix
cheapest
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
$51–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
8h 11m
$59–114
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
$211–366
Drive 386.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Phoenixcar 386.3 mi
6h 14m
$71–102
Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Phoenix
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 40m
$174–464
Fly Santa Monica to Scottsdale Airport
1. Fly from Santa Monica (SMO) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane SMO - SCF
4h 7m
$55–325
Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Scottsdale Airport, line 44 bus
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram
2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway
3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane BUR - SCF
4. Take the bus from 44th St & Colter St to 44th St & Washington Stbus
5h 46m
$63–348
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Phoenixbus San Jose / ...
8h 50m
$77–102

Santa Monica to Phoenix by tram, subway, and bus

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8h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 384.1 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, JSX flies from Santa Monica (SMO) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF) 3 times a day.

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