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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Santa Clarita is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Santa Clarita?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santa Monica Pier and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Santa Clarita?

The distance between Santa Monica and Santa Clarita is 44 miles. The road distance is 29.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Santa Clarita without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $14 - $21.

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

The bus from Santa Monica Pier to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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

Santa Monica to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Monica Pier station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Santa Clarita bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Santa Clarita?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Santa Clarita is 30 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Santa Monica to Santa Clarita.

Where can I stay near Santa Clarita?

There are 188+ hotels available in Santa Clarita.

Santa Monica to Santa Clarita - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Pier to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 50m
$14–21
Drive 29.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Santa Claritacar 29.4 mi
39 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Monica to Santa Claritataxi 29.4 mi
39 min
$100–120

Santa Monica to Santa Clarita by bus (Amtrak)

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 43.5 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Monica Pier to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $14–21 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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