There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Santa Monica Pier by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
2h 36m$14–18Train, line 33 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus 33
4h 49m$11–18Drive 68.5 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Santa Monica Piercar 68.5 mi
1h 14m$13–19
Riverside to Santa Monica Pier by train, subway, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Santa Monica Pier is to train and line 33 bus which costs $11 - $18 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Santa Monica Pier is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Santa Monica Pier station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown 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 36m.
The distance between Riverside and Santa Monica Pier is 78 miles. The road distance is 68.9 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Santa Monica Pier without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 36m and costs $14 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Riverside to Santa Monica Pier, including transfers.
Riverside to Santa Monica Pier train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
Riverside to Santa Monica Pier train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Santa Monica Pier is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Riverside to Santa Monica Pier.
There are 3214+ hotels available in Santa Monica Pier.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Riverside to Santa Monica Pier. 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, take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station, then walk to Santa Monica Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Broadway / Ocean via Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Ocean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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