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How to get fromSpringfield to Santa Monicaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SGF - LAX
    7h 24m
    $100–415

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    38h 31m
    $276–427

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 120
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    41h 58m
    $1,001–1,669

  4. Drive  1,616.8 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Santa Monicacar car 1,616.8 mi
    25h 22m
    $296–427

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SGF - BUR
    7h 37m
    $140–623

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SGF - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus
    11h 9m
    $153–677

Springfield to Santa Monica by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration38h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,445.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $270–430 and the journey takes 36h 30m.

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