There are 4 ways to get from Rialto to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Rialto to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
2h 40m$14–17Line 61 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Pomona Transit Centerbus 61
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus 707
4h 42m$5–10Train, line 33 bus
- Take the train from Rialto to L.A. Union Stationtrain SB Line
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
3h 38m$11–15Drive 69.2 mi
- Drive from Rialto to Santa Monicacar 69.2 mi
1h 13m$13–19
Rialto to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rialto to Santa Monica is to line 61 bus and bus which costs $5 - $10 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Rialto to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Rialto to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Foothill @ Riverside Avenue and arriving at Flower St and 12th St via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center and Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Rialto to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Rialto 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 2h 40m.
The distance between Rialto and Santa Monica is 70 miles. The road distance is 69.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rialto to Santa Monica without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 40m and costs $13 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Rialto to Santa Monica, including transfers.
Rialto to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Omnitrans, depart from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center station.
Rialto to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Rialto station.
Rialto to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Omnitrans, arrive at Pomona Transit Center station.
What companies run services between Rialto, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Foothill @ Riverside Avenue to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, Pomona Transit Center, Flower St and 12th St, and Pico Station in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rialto to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rialto to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Rialto to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rialto to Santa Monica is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Rialto to Santa Monica.
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