There are 4 ways to get from Tulare to Santa Monica by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
5h 18m$33–49Drive 170.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tulare to Santa Monicacar 170.8 mi
2h 56m$32–45Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Tular to Bakersfieldbus
- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane BFL - LAX
4h 30m$79–271Bus, line 33 bus
- Take the bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
6h 56m
Tulare to Santa Monica by bus, subway, and tram (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tulare to Santa Monica is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Tulare to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tulare to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Tulare Bus Stop and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Tulare and Santa Monica is 196 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tulare to Santa Monica without a car is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Tulare to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Tulare to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tulare Bus Stop station.
Tulare to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tulare to Santa Monica is 172 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Tulare to Santa Monica.
There are 3166+ hotels available in Santa Monica.
What companies run services between Tulare, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulare Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Tular to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $27–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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