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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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane LAX - AUS
    5h 31m
    $142–355

  2. Fly to Dallas

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane LAX - DAL
    5h 35m
    $107–479

  3. 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
    $243–424

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    37h 6m
    $504–1,104

  5. Drive 1,522.2 mi

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

  6. 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 38m
    $183–1,005

  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 17m
    $187–845

  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 13m
    $214–956

  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 35m
    $184–446

  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
    $342–552

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration37h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$504Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,258.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 2 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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