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

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

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MIA - LAX
    8h 13m
    $114–506

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Mall - Miami to Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    2d 7h
    $434–775

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3d 20h
    $963–2,248

  4. Drive 2,706.6 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Santa Monicacar car 2,706.6 mi
    43h 45m
    $494–714

  5. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FLL - LAX
    9h 3m
    $117–381

  6. Fly Miami International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MIA - BUR
    11h 20m
    $174–554

  7. Fly Miami International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MIA - LGB
    11h 48m
    $146–656

  8. Train to Palm Beach International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PBI - LAX
    10h 56m
    $141–718

  9. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 17h
    $442–895

Miami to Santa Monica by train, bus, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 20hAverage Duration
Ticket$963Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nw 6 St & 1 Av to Wilshire / Lincoln via Dolphin Mall - Miami, Houston, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, and 7th / Maple in around 2d 7h.

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