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Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles - Santa Monica

  1. How far is Santa Monica from Los Angeles by coach?

    The distance between Los Angeles and Santa Monica by coach is approximately 15 miles (24 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Santa Monica from Los Angeles without a car?

    The best way to go from Los Angeles to Santa Monica without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Los Angeles to Santa Monica.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Los Angeles to Santa Monica will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Los Angeles to Santa Monica while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

Will you be returning to Los Angeles by bus?

Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Monica

You can also go to Santa Monica by train

Train from Los Angeles to Santa Monica

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