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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Phoenix is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Phoenix is to line 3 bus and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Phoenix?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from 5th / Santa Monica and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Phoenix?

The distance between Santa Monica and Phoenix is 386 miles. The road distance is 388.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Phoenix without a car is to bus via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines which takes 8h 12m and costs $45 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Santa Monica to Phoenix, including transfers.

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

Santa Monica to Phoenix bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Phoenix bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Phoenix bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Monica and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 1h ahead of Santa Monica. It is currently 10:56 AM in Santa Monica and 11:56 AM in Phoenix.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Phoenix?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Phoenix is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Santa Monica to Phoenix.

Where can I stay near Phoenix?

There are 1971+ hotels available in Phoenix.

Santa Monica to Phoenix - 8 ways to travel via train, line 3 bus, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Santa Monica to Phoenix by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, car, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LAX - PHX
3h 29m
$121–553
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Phoenix Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2054
9h 51m
$47–87
Bus via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
8h 12m
$49–89
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
2. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Phoenixtaxi
11h 12m
$124–179
Drive 386.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Phoenixcar 386.3 mi
6h 14m
$71–102
Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram
2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LGB - PHX
5h 26m
$66–416
Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
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 Phoenix (PHX)plane BUR - PHX
5h 7m
$209–661
Train to Ontario International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ONT - PHX
6h 11m
$94–567

Santa Monica to Phoenix by tram, subway, and bus

53Weekly Services

8h 12mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 384.1 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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