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How to get fromRancho Cucamonga to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train SB 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 22m
    $13–16

  2. Bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus bus 707
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    3h 15m
    $5–10

  3. Drive 55.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Santa Monicacar car 55.2 mi
    1h
    $11–15

Rancho Cucamonga to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rancho Cucamonga to Santa Monica. However, you can 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 Foothill @ Archibald to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Montclair Transit Center, Flower St and 12th St, and Pico Station in around 3h 15m.

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