There are 4 ways to get from Burbank to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
2h 41m$23–49Line 94 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / 5thbus 94
- Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
- Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
5h 24m$5–10Drive 61.1 mi
- Drive from Burbank to Riversidecar 61.1 mi
1h 10m$12–17Train
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
2h 50m$11–15
Burbank to Riverside by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to Riverside is to line 94 bus and bus which costs $4 - $10 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Olive / San Fernando and arriving at Magnolia + Sunnyside via 5th / Hill, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland and Galleria @ Tyler EB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Burbank - Downtown and arriving at Riverside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Burbank and Riverside is 72 miles. The road distance is 61.5 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to Riverside without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 41m and costs $22 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Burbank to Riverside, including transfers.
Burbank to Riverside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Olive / San Fernando station.
Burbank to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Burbank to Riverside is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 41m and costs $22 - $50. Alternatively, you can line 94 bus and bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Riverside once daily. Tickets cost $16–40 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Olive / San Fernando to Magnolia + Sunnyside via Hill / 5th, 5th / Hill, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Olive / San Fernando to Hill / 5th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank to Riverside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 5th station.
Burbank to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to Riverside is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Burbank to Riverside.
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