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

From Santa Monica to Tustin by bus and train

To get from Santa Monica to Tustin in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R10 bus from Santa Monica / 17th station to Alameda / Los Angeles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 64 bus from 1st-Cedar station to 1st-Centennial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tustin on the Moovit app.

220min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 6464
Walk to Tustin
Leaves from Santa Monica / 17th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica / 17th
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown Los Angeles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st-Cedar
    ID 5967
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Larwin Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st-Centennial
    ID 7158
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tustin
    Walk to
    Tustin
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Tustin by bus and train via 4, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 64

To get from Santa Monica to Tustin in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica EB & 20th FS station to Cesar E Chavez / New High station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 64 bus from 1st-Cedar station to 1st-Centennial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tustin on the Moovit app.

219min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 6464
Walk to Tustin
Leaves from Santa Monica EB & 20th FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica EB & 20th FS
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / New High
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st-Cedar
    ID 5967
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Larwin Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st-Centennial
    ID 7158
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tustin
    Walk to
    Tustin
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Santa Monica to Tustin

The distance between Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Tustin, Los Angeles is approximately 56.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 220 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Santa Monica to Tustin 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 Santa Monica to Tustin

To check the bus and train schedule from Santa Monica to Tustin using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Santa Monica) and destination (Tustin), 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 Santa Monica to Tustin by bus and train via 4, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 64

To get from Santa Monica to Tustin in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Santa Monica EB & 20th FS station to Cesar E Chavez / New High station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 64 bus from 1st-Cedar station to 1st-Centennial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min. The bus and train schedule from Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tustin on the Moovit app.

219min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 6464
Walk to Tustin
Leaves from Santa Monica EB & 20th FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Monica EB & 20th FS
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Downtown LA - Broadway - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / New High
    93 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Ana Station
    ID 154, SNA
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st-Cedar
    ID 5967
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Larwin Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st-Centennial
    ID 7158
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tustin
    Walk to
    Tustin
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 220 minutes, using Bus line R10, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 64.

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

    The alternative route takes 219 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 64.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 40 min.

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

    The R10 bus line goes from Santa Monica / 17th station near Santa Monica to Downtown Los Angeles station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown Los Angeles station near Tustin in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Santa Monica and Tustin in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 3 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the R10 bus from the Santa Monica / 17th stop near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Los Angeles stop, which is closest to Tustin in Los Angeles.

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