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How to get fromSanta Monica to Appletonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane LAX - ATW
    8h 3m
    $120–486

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2d 3h
    $626–1,447

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 7h
    $391–767

  4. Drive 2,077.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Appletoncar car 2,077.4 mi
    33h 21m
    $380–548

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Green Bay

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane LAX - GRB
    9h 44m
    $136–506

  6. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane SNA - ATW
    10h 11m
    $146–631

Santa Monica to Appleton by bus, train, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$626Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Appleton Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 7h.

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