What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Yuma?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Yuma is to bus via El Monte which costs $40 - $90 and takes 10h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Yuma?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Yuma is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Yuma?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Yuma. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Yuma County Area Transit via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Yuma?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Yuma. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Yuma Amtrak via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Yuma?

The distance between Santa Monica and Yuma is 268 miles. The road distance is 285.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Yuma without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $80 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Yuma?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Santa Monica to Yuma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Yuma bus from?

Santa Monica to Yuma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Yuma train from?

Santa Monica to Yuma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Monica to Yuma?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Yuma is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 9h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $330 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Santa Monica to Yuma bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Yuma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Yuma County Area Transit station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Yuma train arrive?

Santa Monica to Yuma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Yuma Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Yuma?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Yuma is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Santa Monica to Yuma.

Where can I stay near Yuma?

There are 71+ hotels available in Yuma.

Santa Monica to Yuma - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Monica to Yuma by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
6h 43m
$84–174
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Yuma County Area Transitbus FlixBus 2054
9h 6m
$42–77
Drive 283.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Yumacar 283.7 mi
4h 47m
$52–75
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Yuma International Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane LAX - YUM
6h 36m
$57–325
Bus via El Monte (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus Greyhound US0850
10h 36m
$43–89
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Imperial County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)plane LAX - IPL
2. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus
6h 8m
$100–435
Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Yuma International Airport
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane BUR - YUM
7h 46m
$70–366
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus
8h 31m
$180–858
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix, bus
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LAX - PHX
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
7h 44m
$130–363

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

6Weekly Services

6h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 266.9 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtrak 6 times a week. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Yuma County Area Transit 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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