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How to get fromCalgary to Santa Monicaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Calgary to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YYC - LAX
    7h 18m
    $107–609

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane YYC - LGB
    10h 46m
    $99–439

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Vancouver, BCbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    45h 50m
    $295–609

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to Vancouver, BCbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 8h
    $327–1,006

  5. Drive 1,571.1 mi

    1. Drive from Calgary to Santa Monicacar car 1,571.1 mi
    24h 27m
    $360–520

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane YYC - BUR
    9h 45m
    $107–477

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane YYC - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 41m
    $127–570

Calgary to Santa Monica by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration45h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

WestJet, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary, AB - Westbrook Mall to 5th / Santa Monica via Vancouver, BC, Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 45h 50m.

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