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How to get fromSanta Monica to University of California, Riversideby tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to University of California, Riverside by tram, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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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 56m
    $15–20

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pico Blvd and Flower St to Montclair Transit Centerbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus bus 204
    5h 1m
    $4–11

  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 Riversidebus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    4h 36m
    $13–21

  4. Drive 70.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to University of California, Riversidecar car 70.5 mi
    1h 13m
    $13–19

  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 Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    4h 37m
    $13–18

Santa Monica to University of California, Riverside by tram, subway, train, bus, and foot

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and University of California, Riverside, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to University of California, Riverside via Los Angeles Downtown and Riverside in around 4h 36m.

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