There are 3 ways to get from Santa Monica to Tulare by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulare Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
5h 36m$28–54Drive 172 mi
- Drive from Santa Monica to Tularecar 172 mi
2h 56m$32–46Line 761 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyonbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Tularebus 1
6h 31m$37–58
Santa Monica to Tulare by tram, subway, and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Tulare is to bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Tulare is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica station to Tulare. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Tulare Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Santa Monica and Tulare is 194 miles. The road distance is 173 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Monica to Tulare without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Santa Monica to Tulare, including transfers.
Santa Monica to Tulare bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Santa Monica to Tulare bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tulare Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Tulare is 173 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Santa Monica to Tulare.
There are 79+ hotels available in Tulare.
What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Tulare, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulare Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- +1 214-849-8100
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Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulare Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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