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Trip Overview

The average bus between Boulder and Santa Monica takes 2d 2h and the fastest bus takes 42h 18m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Boulder to Santa Monica. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 2h
Duration
1,074 mi
Distance
5 times a week
Frequency

Boulder to Santa Monica bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Boulder and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boulder is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 3:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 2d 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Regional TransportGreyhound USAFlixbus USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2d 5h • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Regional TransportGreyhound USAFlixbus USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2d 4h • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Regional TransportGreyhound USAFlixbus USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2d 4h • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Regional TransportGreyhound USAFlixbus USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles2d 4h • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Regional TransportGreyhound USAFlixbus USAMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles42h 18m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boulder to Santa Monica? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Boulder to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,074.2 mi
  • Duration: 2d 2h

What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to 5th / Santa Monica via Union Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Alameda / Arcadia, Grand / Venice, and Venice / Hill in around 24h 42m.

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