The average bus between Phoenix and Santa Monica takes 7h 59m and the fastest bus takes 7h 34m. 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Phoenix and Santa Monica. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Phoenix is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Santa Monica at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Downtown and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Phoenix station and arriving at Santa Monica station via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Phoenix to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, depart from Phoenix station.
Phoenix to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Tufesa Mexico, arrive at Santa Monica / Lincoln station.
The distance between Phoenix and Santa Monica is 596.7 km. The road distance is 632 km.
You can take a bus from Phoenix to Santa Monica / Lincoln via Los Angeles Downtown and Broadway / 7th in around 9h 2m.