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How to get fromSanta Monica to Vailby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Vail by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane LAX - EGE
    2. Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to SOUTH FRONTAGE RD and VAIL RDbus bus
    6h 16m
    $75–377

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0900 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Vailbus bus Greyhound US1200
    22h 16m
    $144–274

  3. Drive 934.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Vailcar car 934.8 mi
    14h 23m
    $171–247

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Denver (DEN)plane plane LAX - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 49m
    $241–943

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane LAX - ASE
    2. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 50m
    $85–383

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Denver (DEN)plane plane BUR - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 49m
    $234–494

Santa Monica to Vail by tram, subway, and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 796.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Vail via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 22h 16m.

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