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How to get fromUnion Square to Santa Monicaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Union Square to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    8h 36m
    $114–413

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 17h
    $227–602

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 18h
    $317–813

  4. Drive 2,767.8 mi

    1. Drive from Union Square to Santa Monicacar car 2,767.8 mi
    45h 29m
    $506–730

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

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    9h 18m
    $920–1,127

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

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane JFK - BUR
    10h 7m
    $190–775

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JFK - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 48m
    $250–989

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 19h
    $293–640

Union Square to Santa Monica by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Union Square, NY, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to 5th / Santa Monica via Newark Penn Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2d 17h.

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