There are 5 ways to get from Idyllwild to Riverside by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 28 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Florida + New Chicago to Perris Transit Centerbus 28
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
3h 8m$75–92Drive 55.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Idyllwild to Riversidecar 55.6 mi
1h 8m$11–15Taxi, bus, line 20 bus
- Take the taxi from Idyllwild to Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacintotaxi
- Take the bus from Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto to Riverside University Medical Centerbus 31
- Take the bus from Riverside University Medical Center to Central + De Anzabus 20
3h 11m$94–113Line 28 bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Florida + New Chicago to Perris Transit Centerbus 28
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 22
3h 30m$69–85Line 28 bus, line 22 bus via Magnolia + Beatty
- Take the bus from Florida + New Chicago to Perris Transit Centerbus 28
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 22
3h 57m$70–87
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Idyllwild to Riverside is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Idyllwild to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Idyllwild to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Florida + New Chicago and arriving at Vine St. Mobility Hub via Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Idyllwild and Riverside is 61 miles. The road distance is 55.9 miles.
The best way to get from Idyllwild to Riverside without a car is to line 28 bus and train which takes 3h 8m and costs $75 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Idyllwild to Riverside, including transfers.
Idyllwild to Riverside bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Florida + New Chicago station.
Idyllwild to Riverside bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Perris Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Idyllwild to Riverside is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Idyllwild to Riverside.
There are 265+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between Idyllwild, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Idyllwild to Vine St. Mobility Hub via Florida + New Chicago and Perris Transit Center in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Florida + New Chicago to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto to Riverside University Medical Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Bus from Riverside University Medical Center to Central + De Anza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from Florida + New Chicago to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Bus from Florida + New Chicago to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Yellow Cab of Riverside
- Phone
- +1-877-321-8294
- Website
- yellowcabhemet.com
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