What is the fastest way to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Pier?

The fastest way to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Pier is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $12 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between University of California, Riverside and Santa Monica Pier?

No, there is no direct bus from University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Pier. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Broadway / Ocean via Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between University of California, Riverside and Santa Monica Pier?

No, there is no direct train from University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Pier station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - 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 3h 57m.

Where do I catch the University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Pier bus from?

University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Pier bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.

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University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Pier

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Pier?

The cheapest way to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Pier is to bus which costs $3 - $11 and takes 4h 5m.

Q: How far is it from University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Pier?

The distance between University of California, Riverside and Santa Monica Pier is 90 miles. The road distance is 71.1 miles.

Q: How do I travel from University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Pier without a car?

The best way to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Pier without a car is to bus and line 33 bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $11 - $20.

Q: How long does it take to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Pier?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Pier, including transfers.

Q: Where do I catch the University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Pier train from?

University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Pier train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

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

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Bus, line 33 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus 33
3h 39m
$12–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenterbus 204
2. Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to Flower St and 12th Stbus 707
4h 5m
$4–11
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Riverside - 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
3h 57m
$14–20
Drive 70.7 mi
1. Drive from University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Piercar 70.7 mi
1h 13m
$13–19
Train, line 33 bus
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Broadway / Oceanbus 33
4h 49m
$11–18

University of California, Riverside to Santa Monica Pier by foot and bus

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Distance: 89.8 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a vehicle from University of California, Riverside to Broadway / Ocean via Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 3h 39m.

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