Bus Phoenix to Santa Monica from $59 | Tickets & Timetables

Phoenix to Santa Monica buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Phoenix and Santa Monica takes 9h 45m and the fastest bus takes 8h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Phoenix 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.

9h 45m
Duration: 390 mi
Distance: $59
Average price: Every 4 hours
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7h 41m

$50–67

Phoenix to Santa Monica bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Phoenix and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 1:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Phoenix is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at East Los Angeles and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:35 PM → 6:10 AM
Arrives next day
8h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

1:25 AM → 11:03 AM
9h 38m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 5:56 PM
10h 26m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 7:36 PM
9h 16m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 11:52 PM
11h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

1:25 AM → 11:03 AM
9h 38m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 5:56 PM
10h 26m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 7:36 PM
9h 16m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 12:20 AM
Arrives next day
9h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

1:25 AM → 11:03 AM
9h 38m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 5:56 PM
10h 26m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 7:36 PM
9h 16m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 11:52 PM
11h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

1:25 AM → 11:03 AM
9h 38m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 5:56 PM
10h 26m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 7:36 PM
9h 16m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 11:52 PM
11h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

1:25 AM → 11:03 AM
9h 38m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 5:56 PM
10h 26m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 7:36 PM
9h 16m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 11:52 PM
11h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

1:25 AM → 11:02 AM
9h 37m • 1 change
7:30 AM → 6:20 PM
10h 50m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 7:42 PM
9h 22m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 11:52 PM
11h 7m • 1 change
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