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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Sun City 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 Perris - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line
    5h 1m
    $16–22

  2. Line 33 bus, train

    cheapest
    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 91-PV Line
    5h 52m
    $14–20

  3. Drive 92.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Sun Citycar car 92.2 mi
    1h 36m
    $17–25

  4. Line 33 bus, train, line 22 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 Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 22
    6h 55m
    $14–21

  5. 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
    3. Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Sun City Blvd. + Cherry Hillsbus bus 61
    8h 36m
    $20–34

Santa Monica to Sun City by tram, subway, train, and bus

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Sun City Blvd. + Cherry Hills via Los Angeles Downtown, Temecula Bus Stop, Front 28360, and Promenade Mall in around 8h 36m.

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