What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Boulder?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Boulder is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 26h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Boulder?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 5h 54m and costs $240 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Boulder. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Santa Monica and arriving at Broadway & Euclid Ave via Los Angeles Union Station, South Strip Transit Terminal and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 23m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Boulder?

The distance between Santa Monica and Boulder is 923 miles. The road distance is 1043.4 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Boulder without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 26h 23m and costs $100 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Boulder?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Santa Monica to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Boulder bus from?

Santa Monica to Boulder bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Boulder bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Boulder bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at South Strip Transit Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Santa Monica and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h ahead of Santa Monica. It is currently 8:35 AM in Santa Monica and 9:35 AM in Boulder.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Boulder is 1043 miles. It takes approximately 16h 22m to drive from Santa Monica to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 164+ hotels available in Boulder.

Santa Monica to Boulder - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Santa Monica to Boulder by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Denver (DEN)LAX - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
5h 54m
$244–806
Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Denver (DEN)BUR - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
7h 23m
$97–464
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to South Strip Transit Terminal
2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Denver Union Station
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid AveFf1 / ...
26h 23m
$105–200
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas Amtrak Station
2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denver
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent DrFf1 / ...
29h 25m
$180–280
Drive 1,037.4 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Boulder1,037.4 mi
16h 22m
$190–274
Fly from Long Beach Airport, bus
1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Denver (DEN)LGB - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
7h 51m
$109–559
Train to Ontario International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamonga
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Denver (DEN)ONT - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
8h 36m
$137–670
Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrance
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Denver (DEN)SNA - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
10h 4m
$380–861

Santa Monica to Boulder by bus

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26h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 917.4 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Broadway & Euclid Ave via Los Angeles Union Station, South Strip Transit Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 26h 23m.

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