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How to get fromMoreno Valley to Imperial Beachby train (Amtrak), bus, tram or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Moreno Valley to Imperial Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, tram, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa AnatrainIE-OC Line
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    5h 20m
    $67–83
  2. Drive 101.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Moreno Valley to Imperial Beachcar101.9 mi
    1h 49m
    $19–27
  3. Line 16 bus, bus, tram, line 901 bus

    1. Take the bus from Moreno Valley Mall to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus16
    2. Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus
    3. Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram
    4. Take the bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to 9th St & Palm Avbus901
    5h 53m
    $24–77
  4. Train via Perris Transit Center

    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain91-PV Line
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    7h 43m
    $42–55

Moreno Valley to Imperial Beach by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Moreno Valley, CA, USA and Imperial Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Moreno Valley to Palm Av & Emory St via Riverside - Downtown, Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, Palm Avenue Station, and Palm Av & Hollister St in around 5h 20m.

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