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How to get fromSanta Monica to Rancho Cucamongaby tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Rancho Cucamonga by tram, train, bus, or car

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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 Rancho Cucamongatrain train SB Line
    3h 12m
    $12–16

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2. Take the bus from Pico Blvd and Flower St to Montclair Transit Centerbus bus 707
    3h 32m
    $5–10

  3. Drive 55.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Rancho Cucamongacar car 55.2 mi
    1h
    $11–15

  4. Line 20 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Bixelbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Olympic Blvd and Flower St to Montclair Transit Centerbus bus 707 / ...
    4h
    $5–10

  5. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Montclairtrain train SB Line
    4h 30m
    $12–16

Santa Monica to Rancho Cucamonga by tram, subway, and train

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Foothill @ Archibald via 6th / Bixel, Olympic Blvd and Flower St, and Montclair Transit Center in around 4h.

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