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 $40 - $100 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 - $470.

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 Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

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 line 33 bus and bus which takes 8h 53m and costs $40 - $110.

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 Metro Los Angeles, depart from 5th / Santa Monica station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Phoenix bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Phoenix bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Patsaouras Transit Plaza station.

What is the time difference between Santa Monica and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 1h ahead of Santa Monica. It is currently 4:29 PM in Santa Monica and 5:29 PM 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 12m to drive from Santa Monica to Phoenix.

Where can I stay near Phoenix?

There are 2775+ hotels available in Phoenix.

Santa Monica to Phoenix - 9 ways to travel via train, line 3 bus, and plane

There are 9 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 Center
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)LAX - PHX
3h 29m
$121–463
Line 33 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plaza33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US1000 / ...
8h 53m
$42–102
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa AmtrakTexas Eagle / ...
2. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Phoenix
11h 12m
$134–214
Drive 386.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Phoenix386.3 mi
6h 12m
$71–102
Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Station
2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX)LGB - PHX
5h 27m
$66–396
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 Lines
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Phoenix (PHX)BUR - PHX
5h 8m
$239–661
Tram, train to Ontario International Airport, fly
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamonga
3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX)ONT - PHX
6h 6m
$79–447
Train, bus
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to FontanaSB Line
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to 2707 W McDowell Rd - PhoenixHuntington Park
9h 2m
$83–106
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Phoenix Bus StationFlixBus 2054
9h 51m
$42–97

Santa Monica to Phoenix by bus

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8h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 384.1 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Phoenix Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 8h 53m.

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