The average bus between Phoenix and Santa Monica takes 9h 28m 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.
Buses run 4 times a day 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 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 28m. 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 Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Phoenix to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
Phoenix to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at 5th / Santa Monica station.
The distance between Phoenix and Santa Monica is 596.7 km. The road distance is 644 km.
You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to 5th / Santa Monica via Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 9h 11m.