What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Three Rivers?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Three Rivers is to bus via Los Angeles Union Station which costs $28 - $55 and takes 8h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Three Rivers?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Three Rivers is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Three Rivers?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Three Rivers. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica Pier and arriving at Three Rivers Historical Museum via Bakersfield Train Station and Visalia Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Three Rivers?

The distance between Santa Monica and Three Rivers is 231 miles. The road distance is 197.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Three Rivers without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $45 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Three Rivers?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Santa Monica to Three Rivers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Three Rivers bus from?

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

Where does the Santa Monica to Three Rivers bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Three Rivers bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Three Rivers?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Three Rivers is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Santa Monica to Three Rivers.

Where can I stay near Three Rivers?

There are 135+ hotels available in Three Rivers.

Santa Monica to Three Rivers - 3 ways to travel via bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Monica to Three Rivers by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Pier to Bakersfieldbus
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Three Rivers Historical Museumbus
8h 5m
$48–73
Bus via Los Angeles Union Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Three Rivers Historical Museumbus
8h 21m
$29–54
Drive 196.2 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Three Riverscar 196.2 mi
3h 49m
$36–52

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Distance: 229.2 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Monica Pier to Three Rivers Historical Museum via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Visalia Transit Center in around 8h 5m.

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