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How to get fromYuma to Santa Monicaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    6h 48m
    $86–168

  2. Bus, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    8h 11m
    $46–75

  3. Drive 283.3 mi

    1. Drive from Yuma to Santa Monicacar car 283.3 mi
    4h 48m
    $52–75

  4. Fly Yuma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YUM - LAX
    6h 27m
    $50–268

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0850
    10h 48m
    $46–86

  6. Bus to Imperial County Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Winterhaven Dr @ Jimbo's Towing to 7th Street @ State Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IPL - LAX
    5h 11m
    $94–419

  7. Fly Yuma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane YUM - BUR
    7h 46m
    $80–416

  8. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    8h 12m
    $184–861

  9. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PHX - BUR
    7h 49m
    $204–550

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angeles 6 times a week. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yuma County Area Transit to 5th / Santa Monica via Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 8h 11m.

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