How to get from Riverside to Santa Monica by bus and train?

From Riverside to Santa Monica by bus and train

To get from Riverside to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 215 bus from Lemon @ University station to San Bernardino Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SB LINE train and finally take the 4 bus from Cesar E Chavez / Broadway station to Santa Monica / 20th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and train schedule from Riverside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

265min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 215215
Train - SB LINE
SB LINE
Bus - 44
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Lemon @ University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lemon @ University
    ID 8959
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Express to Downtown San Bernardino
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Bernardino Transit Center
    ID 8970
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Bernardino - Downtown Metrolink Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SB LINE
    Wait for train
    SB LINE
    #321| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Broadway
    ID 9221
    760 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Santa Monica
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Monica / 20th
    102 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Riverside to Santa Monica by bus and train via 215, SB LINE and 33

To get from Riverside to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 215 bus from Lemon @ University station to San Bernardino Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SB LINE train and finally take the 33 bus from Gateway Plaza & Union Station station to 5th / Santa Monica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and train schedule from Riverside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

284min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 215215
Train - SB LINE
SB LINE
Bus - 3333
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Lemon @ University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lemon @ University
    ID 8959
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Express to Downtown San Bernardino
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Bernardino Transit Center
    ID 8970
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Bernardino - Downtown Metrolink Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SB LINE
    Wait for train
    SB LINE
    #321| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gateway Plaza & Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Santa Monica
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th / Santa Monica
    ID 3120
    109 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Riverside to Santa Monica

The distance between Riverside, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 86.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 265 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside to Santa Monica by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Riverside to Santa Monica

To check the bus and train schedule from Riverside to Santa Monica using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Riverside) and destination (Santa Monica), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Riverside to Santa Monica by bus and train via 215, SB LINE and 33

To get from Riverside to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 215 bus from Lemon @ University station to San Bernardino Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SB LINE train and finally take the 33 bus from Gateway Plaza & Union Station station to 5th / Santa Monica station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and train schedule from Riverside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

284min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 215215
Train - SB LINE
SB LINE
Bus - 3333
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Lemon @ University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lemon @ University
    ID 8959
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Express to Downtown San Bernardino
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Bernardino Transit Center
    ID 8970
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Bernardino - Downtown Metrolink Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SB LINE
    Wait for train
    SB LINE
    #321| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gateway Plaza & Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Santa Monica
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th / Santa Monica
    ID 3120
    109 min
  • 10
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 265 minutes, using Bus line 215, Train line SB LINE, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Riverside to Santa Monica?

    The alternative route takes 284 minutes, using Bus line 215, Train line SB LINE, Bus line 33.

  • Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Riverside to Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    The 215 bus line goes from Lemon @ University station near Riverside to Express to Downtown San Bernardino station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Express to Downtown San Bernardino station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Riverside to Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Riverside and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 4 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Riverside to get to Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 215 bus from the Lemon @ University stop near Riverside in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Riverside and Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Express to Downtown San Bernardino stop, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Riverside to Santa Monica costs $2.00.

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