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How to get fromSanta Monica to Yucca Valleyby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Yucca Valley by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Line 20 bus, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to 6th / Mainbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Indiobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Indio to Yucca Valleytaxi taxi
    4h 47m
    $181–257

  2. Drive 135.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Yucca Valleycar car 135.2 mi
    2h 23m
    $25–36

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train SB Line
    2. Drive from Redlands - University to Yucca Valleycar car
    5h 40m
    $29–43

  4. Line 720 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to 6th / Mainbus bus 720 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indiobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Indio to Yucca Valleytaxi taxi
    5h 14m
    $168–222

  5. Line 33 bus, train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Casino Morongobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Casino Morongo to Yucca Valleytaxi taxi
    7h
    $122–170

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  • Distance: 189.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Yucca Valley, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Yucca Valley. However, you can take the line 20 bus to 6th / Main, walk to Downtown Los Angeles, take the bus to Indio, then take the taxi to Yucca Valley. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Yucca Valley via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, L.A. Union Station, San Bernardino - Downtown, and Redlands - University in around 5h 40m.

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