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How to get fromSanta Monica to Zion National parkby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Zion National park by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from East Los Angeles to Las Vegasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to St. Georgebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from St. George to Zion National parktaxi taxi
    10h 17m
    $217–302

  2. Drive 441.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Zion National parkcar car 441.2 mi
    7h 21m
    $81–117

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to St. George Regional, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to St. George Regional (SGU)plane plane LAX - SGU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    7h 7m
    $97–368

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Las Vegas Stripbus bus FlixBus 2030 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to Cable Mtn Lodge, Springdale, UTshuttle bus Las Vegas
    18h 30m
    $137–167

  5. Fly Santa Monica to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Santa Monica (SMO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SMO - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Mesquite, NV - Eureka Casinoshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Mesquite, NV to St. Georgebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    8h 32m
    $126–426

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LAX - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Mesquite, NV - Eureka Casinoshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Mesquite, NV to St. Georgebus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from St. George, UT-1275 East Red Hills Parkway to Springdale, UT-Zion-Springdale Visitor Centershuttle bus
    9h 10m
    $186–1,038

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to St. George Regional (SGU) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Zion National park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 463.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Zion National park, UT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Zion National park. However, you can take the vehicle to Maravilla Station, walk to East Los Angeles, take the bus to Las Vegas, take the bus to St. George, then take the taxi to Zion National park. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Monica to Zion National park in around 7h 21m.

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