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How to get fromRiverside to Santa Monica Pierby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Santa Monica Pier 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 35m
    $14–18

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus bus 33
    4h 47m
    $11–18

  3. Drive 68.5 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Santa Monica Piercar car 68.5 mi
    1h 14m
    $13–19

Riverside to Santa Monica Pier by train, subway, tram, and foot

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 77.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

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 47m.

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