What is the cheapest way to get from California to Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from California to Riverside is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 58 min.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Riverside?

The fastest way to get from California to Riverside is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between California and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between California and Riverside?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from L.A. Union Station station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from California to Riverside?

The distance between California and Riverside is 60 miles. The road distance is 53.5 miles.

How do I travel from California to Riverside without a car?

The best way to get from California to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $10 - $14.

How long does it take to get from California to Riverside?

The train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the California to Riverside bus from?

California to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Riverside train from?

California to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from L.A. Union Station.

Train or bus from California to Riverside?

The best way to get from California to Riverside is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $10 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $26 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the California to Riverside bus arrive?

California to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

Where does the California to Riverside train arrive?

California to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.

Can I drive from California to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Riverside is 54 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from California to Riverside.

How do I get a train ticket from California to Riverside?

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Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 231+ hotels available in Riverside.

California to Riverside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from California to Riverside by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown91-PV Line / ...
1h 30m
$10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit CenterFlixBus 2054 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hub215
1h 50m
$14–26
Drive 53.2 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Riverside53.2 mi
58 min
$10–14
Train via Magnolia + Beatty (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to RiversideSouthwest Chief
1h 44m
$15–23

California to Riverside by train

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Distance: 60.1 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between California, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Vine Street Mobility Hub via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 1h 50m.

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