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How to get fromSanta Monica Pier to Riversideby tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica Pier to Riverside by tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    3h 31m
    $14–18

  2. Drive 68.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica Pier to Riversidecar car 68.5 mi
    1h 14m
    $13–18

  3. Line 33 bus, train via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    4h 9m
    $22–44

  4. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2030
    4h 24m
    $13–20

  5. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    4h 25m
    $13–18

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

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 4h 24m.

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