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How to get fromMoreno Valley to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Moreno Valley to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 44m
    $50–60

  2. Line 16 bus, bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Moreno Valley Mall to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus bus 16
    2. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    4h 2m
    $12–19

  3. Drive  77.5 mi

    1. Drive from Moreno Valley to Santa Monicacar car 77.5 mi
    1h 22m
    $15–21

Moreno Valley to Santa Monica by bus, foot, subway, and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Moreno Valley, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Moreno Valley to Santa Monica. However, you can take the taxi to Riverside - Downtown, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, then take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moreno Valley Mall to Downtown Santa Monica Station via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 4h 2m.

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