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How to get fromSanta Monica to Santana Rowby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Monica to Santana Row by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3h 56m
    $126–611

  2. Bus via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales
    11h 9m
    $46–73

  3. Bus via King & Tully

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    8h 55m
    $51–72

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 35m
    $239–375

  5. Drive  341.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Santana Rowcar car 341.3 mi
    5h 47m
    $63–90

  6. Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, line 60 bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    4. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Winchester & Olsenbus bus
    5h 7m
    $439–762

  7. Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    3. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    5h 3m
    $93–218

  8. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, line 60 bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    5. Take the bus from Santa Clara Transit Center to Winchester & Olsenbus bus
    5h 56m
    $71–424

  9. Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    5h 44m
    $285–1,346

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    9h 40m
    $56–109

Santa Monica to Santana Row by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

Hoang Express operates a bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $230–360 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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