There are 4 ways to get from Apple Valley to Santa Monica by bus, tram, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2030
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
3h 51m$18–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
6h 2m$40–90Drive 104 mi
- Drive from Apple Valley to Santa Monicacar 104 mi
1h 50m$19–28Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Victorville to Los Angeles, CAbus Las Vegas
- Take the bus from 7th / Maple to Santa Monica / 4thbus 20
6h 30m$32–54
Apple Valley to Santa Monica by bus, subway, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Apple Valley to Santa Monica is to bus and tram which costs $18 - $35 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Apple Valley to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Apple Valley to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Yucca Loma Rd WB & Navajo Rd and arriving at Santa Monica / 4th via Victorville and 7th / Maple. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Apple Valley to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Victorville Amtrak and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Apple Valley and Santa Monica is 111 miles. The road distance is 104.6 miles.
The best way to get from Apple Valley to Santa Monica without a car is to bus and tram which takes 3h 51m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Apple Valley to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Apple Valley to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Victorville station.
Apple Valley to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Victorville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Apple Valley to Santa Monica is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Apple Valley, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yucca Loma Rd WB & Navajo Rd to Santa Monica / 4th via Victor Valley Mall, Victorville, Los Angeles, CA, and 7th / Maple in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Victorville Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Victorville to Los Angeles, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from 7th / Maple to Santa Monica / 4th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Apple Valley to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Los Angeles, CA station.
Apple Valley to Santa Monica train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Apple Valley to Santa Monica is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Apple Valley to Santa Monica.
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