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How to get fromSanta Monica to Spokaneby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Spokane by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane LAX - GEG
    5h 31m
    $63–325

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Las Vegasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus bus
    33h 39m
    $258–413

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train Empire Builder
    40h 56m
    $212–472

  4. Drive 1,181.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Spokanecar car 1,181.4 mi
    21h 32m
    $216–312

  5. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SNA - GEG
    9h 26m
    $89–410

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus FlixBus 2120
    42h 49m
    $192–312

Santa Monica to Spokane by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration33h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Spokane, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Spokane via 6th / Main, Downtown Los Angeles, Las Vegas, 3988 W Chinden - Boise, W Chinden Blvd & W 39th St SWC, Boise Airport, and Boise, ID - Airport in around 33h 39m.

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