Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY

Showing times and prices for Jan 18

Cheapest

$119

Average

$119

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

06:20AM71h25

Santa Monica, CA

05:45AMNew York, NY

$1191One-way

0 transfers

Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday, January 18

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
GreyhoundGreyhound	06:20AM Santa Monica, CA	71h25	05:45AM New York, NY	0 transfersDirect
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Bus times from Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY

Showing times and prices for Jan 18

Fastest Journey

2 d 23 h 25 m

Average

2 d 23 h 25 m

Buses per day

Distance

3958 km

Of the 1 buses that leave Santa Monica, CA for New York, NY every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jan 18 the direct buses cover the 3958 km distance in an average of 2 d 23 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 23 h 25 m .

The slowest buses will take 2 d 23 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

06:20AM71h25

Santa Monica, CA

05:45AMNew York, NY

$1191One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY

Buses from Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2d 71h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $119 (€108) but you can travel from only $75 (€68) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $75 (€68)

Distance

2459 miles (3958 km)

Average bus duration

2d 71h 4m

Cheapest ticket price

$119 (€108)

Buses per day

Fastest bus

2d 63h 5m

First bus

01:30

Last bus

23:45

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $75 (€68)

FAQs: Bus from Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY

FAQs: Take the bus from Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY.

Cheap bus tickets from Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY can start from as little as $118 (€108) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY is $247 (€226); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY bus time is 63 h 5 min covering the 2454 mile (3958 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY leaves at 1: 30AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY leaves at 11: 45PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY by bus is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to New York, NY from Santa Monica, CA including taking a bus or flight.