There are 2 ways to get from California to Riverside by train (Amtrak) or car
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California to Riverside by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Riverside is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from California to Riverside is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $9 - $15.
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.
The distance between California and Riverside is 60 miles. The road distance is 53.6 miles.
The best way to get from California to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $16 - $40.
The train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs every three hours.
California to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from L.A. Union Station.
California to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Riverside is 54 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from California to Riverside.
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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 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.
- 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
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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