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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Monica to Murrieta by tram, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Tram, train, bus

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    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 15m
    $14–21

  2. 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 12m
    $20–31

  3. Drive  93.7 mi

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

  4. 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 13m
    $14–21

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

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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 12m.

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