Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Murrieta

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Tram, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Corona - North Maintrain train
    3. Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Jefferson + Kalmiabus bus 206
    5h 14m
    $14–21

  2. Line 4 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica / Lincoln to Hill / 5thbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus 460
    3. Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus 200
    4. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr.bus bus 61
    9h 42m
    $6–14

  3. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2015
    7h 4m
    $21–34

  4. Drive 93.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Murrietacar car 93.7 mi
    1h 37m
    $18–25

  5. Line 33 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr.bus bus 61
    7h 8m
    $14–21

Santa Monica to Murrieta by tram, subway, train, and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Murrieta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 96.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Hancock + Rancho Springs Medical Ctr. via Los Angeles Downtown, Temecula Bus Stop, Front 28360, and Promenade Mall in around 7h 4m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides