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 59 bus from Santa Ana-Santiago station to Grand-4th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min.

246min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R10R10
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
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
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    UC Irvine
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand-4th
    ID 6370
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tustin
    Walk to
    Tustin
    2.41 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Tustin by bus and train via 4, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 59

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 59 bus from Santa Ana-Santiago station to Grand-4th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
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
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    UC Irvine
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand-4th
    ID 6370
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tustin
    Walk to
    Tustin
    2.41 mi • 50 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 55.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 246 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.

Public transit stations close to Santa Monica

Santa Monica is located at Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 14th SB & Broadway Ns.

Bus stations close to Santa Monica:

  • 14th SB & Broadway Ns
  • Santa Monica WB & 14th Ns
  • Santa Monica EB & 14th Ns

Public transit stations close to Tustin, Los Angeles

Tustin is located at Tustin, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Irvine-Charloma.

Train stations close to Tustin:

  • Tustin Metrolink Station
  • Santa Ana Station

Bus stations close to Tustin:

  • Irvine-Charloma
  • Newport-1st
  • Irvine-Redhill

Related Routes

Alternative route from Santa Monica to Tustin by bus and train via 4, PACIFIC SURFLINER and 59

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 59 bus from Santa Ana-Santiago station to Grand-4th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5959
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
    Santa Ana-Santiago
    ID 6676
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    UC Irvine
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand-4th
    ID 6370
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tustin
    Walk to
    Tustin
    2.41 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 246 minutes, using Bus line R10, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 245 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 59.

  • 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 4 hr 6 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 4 hr 6 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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