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How to get fromSanta Monica to Southern Californiaby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Southern California by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus bus FlixBus 2030 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Barstow Station to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $96–125

  2. Drive  139.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Southern Californiacar car 139.6 mi
    3h 49m
    $26–37

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Victorville Amtraktrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Victorville Amtrak to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    7h
    $214–294

  4. Line 33 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Barstow Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Barstow Station to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    7h 5m
    $94–123

  5. Line 4 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Venice / Broadwaybus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Barstowbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Barstow to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    8h 8m
    $128–169

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  • Distance: 154.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Southern California. However, you can take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to Los Angeles Downtown, take the bus to Barstow Station, then take the taxi to Southern California. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Victorville Amtrak, then take the taxi to Southern California.

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