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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Francisco to Santa Monica

Composite routes from San Francisco to Santa Monica

Cheapest
6 h 18 min
Car
613 km.
from $33
Fastest
1 h 16 min
Plane
Other
3 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
546 km.
from $95.74
14 h 14 min
546 km.
from $137.96
4 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
546 km.
from $168.35
4 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
546 km.
from $153.84
5 h 53 min
Train, Plane
546 km.
from $199.65

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$548.54
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.23–$216.87

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$433.73
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$280.65

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.41–$165.84

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$318.92
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$612.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$574.06

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.44–$344.44

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Van
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.75–$178.60

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Powell Street to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Email:
CustomerRelations@metro.net
Website:
metro.net
Train from North Hollywood Station to 7th
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Train from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.59–$2.03
Train from Del Amo Station to Pico
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03
Train from Pico Station to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.89–$216.87

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.99–$121.19

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.44

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from Aviation/Lax to 4Th
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Santa Monica is to bus which costs $32.61 - $108.70 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Santa Monica is to fly and line 3 bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $59.78 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Lincoln Sb & Santa Monica Ns via Gayley Sb & Strathmore Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Santa Monica?

The distance between San Francisco and Santa Monica is 589 km. The road distance is 613.4 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Santa Monica without a car is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs $32.61 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from San Francisco to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Santa Monica bus from?

San Francisco to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Santa Monica?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Santa Monica is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs $32.61 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can Caltrain and train, which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 14h 14m. There are no good options to train between San Francisco to Santa Monica.

Where does the San Francisco to Santa Monica bus arrive?

San Francisco to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Santa Monica is 613 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from San Francisco to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2882+ hotels available in Santa Monica. Prices start at $92.85 per night.
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