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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dallas and Santa Monica takes 32h 54m and the fastest bus takes 32h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dallas 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.

32h 54m
Duration
1,469 mi
Distance
$315
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Dallas to Santa Monica bus times

Buses run twice daily between Dallas and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 12:46 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dallas is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Bachman Station and take an average of 32h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles32h 48m • 2 changes
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    Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles32h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles32h 48m • 2 changes
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    Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles32h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles32h 48m • 2 changes
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    Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles32h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles32h 55m • 2 changes
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    Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles32h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles33h 15m • 2 changes
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    Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles33h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Greyhound USAMetro Los Angeles33h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dallas 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 Dallas to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,468.8 mi
  • Duration: 32h 54m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $260–390 and the journey takes 30h 10m.

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