What is the cheapest way to get from Temecula to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Temecula to Santa Monica is to bus and line 33 bus which costs $17 - $27 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Temecula to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Temecula to Santa Monica is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Temecula and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Temecula to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Temecula Bus Stop and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Temecula and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct train from Temecula to Santa Monica station. However, there are services departing from Perris - Downtown and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Temecula to Santa Monica?

The distance between Temecula and Santa Monica is 127 miles. The road distance is 99.8 miles.

How do I travel from Temecula to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Temecula to Santa Monica without a car is to bus and line 33 bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $17 - $27.

How long does it take to get from Temecula to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Temecula to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Temecula to Santa Monica bus from?

Temecula to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Temecula Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Temecula to Santa Monica train from?

Temecula to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Perris - Downtown station.

Where does the Temecula to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Temecula to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where does the Temecula to Santa Monica train arrive?

Temecula to Santa Monica train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Temecula to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Temecula to Santa Monica is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Temecula to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 3213+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Temecula to Santa Monica - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 33 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Temecula to Santa Monica by bus (Flixbus), train, tram, or car

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Bus, line 33 bus
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1. Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2015
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
4h 26m
$18–26
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
4h 55m
$39–54
Drive 99.2 mi
1. Drive from Temecula to Santa Monicacar 99.2 mi
1h 43m
$19–27

Temecula to Santa Monica by bus

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4h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.7 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Temecula Bus Stop to 5th / Santa Monica via Los Angeles Downtown and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 4h 26m.

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