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How to get fromSanta Monica to Riversideby tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Riverside 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 Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    3h 26m
    $14–18

  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
    6h 10m
    $5–10

  3. 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 Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    4h 30m
    $13–18

  4. Drive 68.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Riversidecar car 68.3 mi
    1h 14m
    $13–18

  5. Line 20 bus, bus, line 14 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Benton + Prospect/ V.A. Hospital to Riverside Plazabus bus 14
    5h 8m
    $35–61

Santa Monica to Riverside by tram, subway, and train

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to Riverside Plaza via 6th / Main, Downtown Los Angeles, Bloomington, Mt Vernon @ Santo Antonio, VA Barton @ Benton, and Benton + Prospect/ V.A. Hospital in around 5h 8m.

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