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How to get fromSanta Monica to Texasby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Monica to Texas by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Dallas

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane LAX - DAL
    5h 30m
    $87–399

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus Huntington Park
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus El Paso
    31h 8m
    $283–344

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    37h 6m
    $404–954

  4. Drive  1,522.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Houstoncar car 1,522.2 mi
    24h 31m
    $278–402

  5. Fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane LAX - SAT
    5h 33m
    $183–555

  6. Line 3 bus, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane LAX - AUS
    5h 47m
    $142–325

  7. Line 3 bus, fly to El Paso International Airport, bus

    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 El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane LAX - ELP
    3. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad Juárez to Downtown El Pasobus bus
    6h 12m
    $197–795

  8. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LAX - HOU
    6h 8m
    $89–416

  9. Line 3 bus, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    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 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane LAX - DFW
    6h 31m
    $174–446

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus Houston
    35h 58m
    $342–492

Santa Monica to Texas by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration37h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$404Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,261.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dallas (DAL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Smith St @ Walker St via 6th / Main, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, and N Main St @ Airline Dr in around 31h 8m.

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