How to get from Downtown Santa Monica to Riverside by subway and train?

From Downtown Santa Monica to Riverside by subway and train

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Riverside in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the E LINE subway from Downtown Santa Monica station to Pico Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE subway and finally take the 91-PV LINE train from Union Station station to Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The subway and train schedule from Downtown Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Riverside on the Moovit app.

167min$1.75
Subway - E LINE
Subway - A LINE
Train - 91-PV LINE
91-PV LINE
Walk to Riverside
Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pico Station
    ID 80121S
    43 min
  • 4
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    11 min
  • 6
    Train - 91-PV LINE
    Wait for train
    91-PV LINE
    #708| Perris - South
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station
    ID 123
    90 min
  • 8
    Walk to Riverside
    Walk to
    Riverside
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Riverside

The distance between Downtown Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Riverside, Los Angeles is approximately 79.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Santa Monica to Riverside by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Downtown Santa Monica to Riverside

To check the subway and train schedule from Downtown Santa Monica to Riverside using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown Santa Monica) and destination (Riverside), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, Subway line A LINE, Train line 91-PV LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Downtown Santa Monica and Riverside?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Downtown Santa Monica to Riverside?

    The E LINE subway line goes from Pico Station station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Union Station station near Riverside in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Santa Monica to Riverside by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica and Riverside in Los Angeles by subway and train is about 2 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Downtown Santa Monica to get to Riverside?

    Get on the E LINE subway from the Pico Station station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Downtown Santa Monica and Riverside?

    Get off the subway at the Union Station station, which is closest to Riverside in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total subway and train fare from Downtown Santa Monica to Riverside?

    The ride from Downtown Santa Monica to Riverside costs $1.75.

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