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

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Monica to Union by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeLAX - EWR
    7h 36m
    $97–328

  2. Train via Penn Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
    2d 19h
    $346–1,117

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Newark Penn StationbusGreyhound US0421
    2d 21h
    $253–488

  4. Drive 2,751.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Unioncar2,751.5 mi
    44h 48m
    $503–726

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)planeLAX - JFK
    8h 55m
    $866–1,235

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeLAX - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
    10h 17m
    $133–919

  7. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeSNA - EWR
    11h 50m
    $128–443

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)planeBUR - JFK
    10h 39m
    $874–1,343

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
    2d 19h
    $303–798

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
    3d 3h
    $373–1,158

Santa Monica to Union by tram, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$346Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Union, Union County, NJ, USA?

Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Maplewood via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 2d 19h.

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