Bus Tickets from Santa Monica, CA to Los Angeles, CA

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santa Monica - Los Angeles

  1. What is the travel distance from Santa Monica to Los Angeles?

    It's about 24 km (15 miles) from Santa Monica to Los Angeles.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Santa Monica and Los Angeles!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Santa Monica to Los Angeles, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Santa Monica to Los Angeles that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Santa Monica to Los Angeles.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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