There are 4 ways to get from Moreno Valley to Imperial Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, tram, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 17m$75–119Drive 102 mi
cheapest- Drive from Moreno Valley to Imperial Beachcar 102 mi
1h 50m$19–27Line 19 bus, line 16 bus, bus, tram, line 901 bus
- Take the bus from Sunnymead at Bowling Alley to Moreno Valley Mallbus 19
- Take the bus from Moreno Valley Mall to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus 16
- Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram
- Take the bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to 9th St & Palm Avbus 901
6h 17m$21–49Line 30 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Wilkerson & Fourthbus 30
- Take the bus from Perris to Escondidobus
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
7h 13m
Moreno Valley to Imperial Beach by bus, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moreno Valley to Imperial Beach is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Moreno Valley to Imperial Beach is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Moreno Valley to Imperial Beach. However, there are services departing from Sunnymead + Perris Blvd off ramp and arriving at 9th St & Palm Av via Perris Transit Center, Perris, Escondido Transit Center and Broadway & 8th Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Moreno Valley to Imperial Beach station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Palm Avenue Station via Santa Ana and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Moreno Valley and Imperial Beach is 155 miles. The road distance is 102.6 miles.
The best way to get from Moreno Valley to Imperial Beach without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Moreno Valley to Imperial Beach, including transfers.
Moreno Valley to Imperial Beach bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Perris Transit Center station.
Moreno Valley to Imperial Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Moreno Valley to Imperial Beach is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Moreno Valley, CA, USA and Imperial Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Moreno Valley to Palm Av & Emory St via Riverside - Downtown, Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, Palm Avenue Station, and Palm Av & Hollister St in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunnymead + Perris Blvd off ramp to 9th St & Palm Av via Perris Transit Center, Wilkerson & Fourth, Perris, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center, Broadway & Park Bl, and Broadway & 8th Av in around 7h 13m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to 12th & Imperial Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Sunnymead at Bowling Alley to Moreno Valley Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from Moreno Valley Mall to UCR at Bannockburn Village
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Wilkerson & Fourth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Riverside to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Riverside to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to 9th St & Palm Av
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Perris to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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More Questions & Answers
Moreno Valley to Imperial Beach bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Wilkerson & Fourth station.
Moreno Valley to Imperial Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moreno Valley to Imperial Beach is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Moreno Valley to Imperial Beach.
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