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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Riverside is to line 33 bus and bus which costs $8 - $16 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Riverside. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Broadway and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via Los Angeles Downtown and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Monica and Riverside?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Riverside?

The distance between Santa Monica and Riverside is 78 miles. The road distance is 68.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Riverside without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 27m and costs $13 - $18.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Santa Monica to Riverside, including transfers.

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

Santa Monica to Riverside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 2nd / Broadway station.

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

Santa Monica to Riverside train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Riverside bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Riverside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Riverside train arrive?

Santa Monica to Riverside train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Riverside is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Santa Monica to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 250+ hotels available in Riverside.

Santa Monica to Riverside - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 33 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
3h 27m
$14–18
Line 33 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardinobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
4h 26m
$9–16
Line 33 bus, train via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
4h 19m
$16–39
Drive 68.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Riversidecar 68.3 mi
1h 14m
$13–18
Line 33 bus, train
1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
4h 35m
$13–18

Santa Monica to Riverside by tram, subway, and train

64Weekly Services

3h 27mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77.3 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Los Angeles Downtown and San Bernardino in around 4h 26m.

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