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How to get fromSanta Monica to Aztecby plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Aztec by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)planeLAX - DRO
    2. Take the taxi from Durango-Airport-DRO to Aztectaxi
    6h 57m
    $161–433

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation CentertrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to FarmingtonbusGreyhound US1194S
    23h 52m
    $127–286

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Albuquerque Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to FarmingtonbusGreyhound US1194S
    25h 28m
    $142–276

  4. Drive 758.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Azteccar758.7 mi
    13h 42m
    $139–200

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)planeBUR - DRO
    2. Take the taxi from Durango-Airport-DRO to Aztectaxi
    8h 10m
    $174–451

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Aztec, NM, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Aztec via Los Angeles Union Station, Albuquerque Bus Station, and Farmington in around 25h 28m.

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