There are 4 ways to get from Castaic to Riverside by train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union StationAV Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown91-PV Line / ...
3h 42m$47–58Drive 91 mi
cheapest- Drive from Castaic to Riverside91 mi
1h 37m$17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Westwood Ucla Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Bernardino Downtown Transit CenterFlixBus N2030
5h 29mTrain via Magnolia + Beatty
- Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union StationAV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to RiversideSouthwest Chief
4h 1m$54–72
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castaic to Riverside is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Castaic to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $24.
The distance between Castaic and Riverside is 105 miles. The road distance is 91.5 miles.
The best way to get from Castaic to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $45 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Castaic to Riverside, including transfers.
The best way to get from Castaic to Riverside is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $45 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 29m.
Yes, the driving distance between Castaic to Riverside is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Castaic to Riverside.
There are 231+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between Castaic, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Castaic to Riverside - Downtown via Santa Clarita and L.A. Union Station in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Castaic to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 5h 29m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–10
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station to Westwood Ucla Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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