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How to get fromSanta Monica to Bendby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)planeLAX - RDM
    5h 41m
    $62–342

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Eugenebus
    3. Take the bus from University of Oregon - Jaqua Academic Center to Bend Hawthorne Stationbus
    25h 7m
    $119–397

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Klamath FallstrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Klamath Falls Amtrak Station to Bend Hawthorne StationbusHwy 97 Connector
    28h 29m
    $92–313

  4. Drive 817 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Bendcar817 mi
    14h 6m
    $150–216

  5. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM)planeBUR - RDM
    7h 10m
    $100–190

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)planeLAX - EUG
    2. Take the bus from University of Oregon - Jaqua Academic Center to Bend Hawthorne Stationbus
    8h 12m
    $258–693

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Portland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeLAX - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland International Airport to Hawthorne Station, Bendbus
    9h 23m
    $199–395

Santa Monica to Bend by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Bend, OR, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Bend Hawthorne Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Sacramento Bus Station, and University of Oregon - Jaqua Academic Center in around 25h 7m.

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