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How to get fromCleveland to Santa Monicaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland to Santa Monica by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLE - LAX
    8h 1m
    $146–458

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 5h
    $236–743

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $185–571

  4. Drive 2,356.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Santa Monicacar car 2,356.1 mi
    37h 13m
    $430–622

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CLE - BUR
    10h 29m
    $196–906

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CLE - LGB
    11h 25m
    $178–808

Cleveland to Santa Monica by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to 5th / Santa Monica via Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2d 5h.

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