The average bus between Santa Monica and Phoenix takes 10h 9m and the fastest bus takes 8h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Santa Monica to Phoenix. 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 twice daily between Santa Monica and Phoenix. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 11:26 AM which arrives into Phoenix at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Phoenix. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica station and arriving at Phoenix station via Phoenix Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
Santa Monica to Phoenix bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.
Santa Monica to Phoenix bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
The distance between Santa Monica and Phoenix is 596.7 km. The road distance is 649 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Phoenix Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
