What is the cheapest way to get from The Grove to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from The Grove to Santa Monica is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 10h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Grove to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from The Grove to Santa Monica is to fly and tram which takes 3h 12m and costs $100 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between The Grove and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from The Grove to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Sylmar Station via Bakersfield and Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from The Grove to Santa Monica?

The distance between The Grove and Santa Monica is 291 miles. The road distance is 283.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from The Grove to Santa Monica without a car is to bus via Bakersfield which takes 8h 36m and costs $80 - $120.

How long does it take to get from The Grove to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from The Grove to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Grove to Santa Monica bus from?

The Grove to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Merced station.

Where does the The Grove to Santa Monica bus arrive?

The Grove to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Can I drive from The Grove to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between The Grove to Santa Monica is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from The Grove to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2819+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

The Grove to Santa Monica - 6 ways to travel via plane, tram, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from The Grove to Santa Monica by plane, tram, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly, tram
best
1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCE - LAX
2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram
3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram
3h 12m
$108–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merced to Huntington Parkbus Stockton
9h 24m
$38–61
Bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus Sacramento
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus San José
8h 36m
$80–119
Drive 281.4 mi
1. Drive from The Grove to Santa Monicacar 281.4 mi
4h 48m
$52–75
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Monica Pierbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 15m
$66–113
Bus #3 (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
10h 36m
$42–85

The Grove to Santa Monica by bus

12Weekly Buses

9h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289.8 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between The Grove, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from The Grove to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Merced, Bakersfield, San Fernando, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Sylmar Station, Sylmar / San Fernando, L.A. Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 8h 36m.

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