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How to get fromSun City to Santa Monicaby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sun City to Santa Monica by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    4h 28m
    $16–22

  2. Line 22 bus, train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus bus 22
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus bus 33
    6h 36m
    $12–21

  3. Drive 92.3 mi

    1. Drive from Sun City to Santa Monicacar car 92.3 mi
    1h 37m
    $17–25

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

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Sun City to Santa Monica. However, you can take the line 61 bus to Perris Transit Center, walk to Perris - Downtown, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, then take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sun City Blvd. + Cherry Hills to 5th / Santa Monica via Perris Transit Center, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 6h 36m.

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