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How to get fromDallas to Santa Monicaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Dallas to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DAL - LAX
    6h 15m
    $85–382

  2. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DFW - LAX
    2. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    7h
    $72–349

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    33h 30m
    $114–265

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    44h 47m
    $168–381

  5. Drive 1,421 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Santa Monicacar car 1,421 mi
    22h 49m
    $260–375

  6. Fly Dallas to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DAL - BUR
    7h 1m
    $120–560

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DFW - BUR
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    7h 48m
    $137–367

  8. Fly Dallas to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DAL - LGB
    8h 2m
    $107–482

  9. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DFW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 27m
    $137–621

Dallas to Santa Monica by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration33h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–260 and the journey takes 30h 15m.

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