There are 3 ways to get from Lone Pine to Riverside by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
10h 6m$51–77Drive 203.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lone Pine to Riverside203.3 mi
3h 32m$38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riverside
11h 14m
Lone Pine to Riverside by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lone Pine to Riverside is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Lone Pine to Riverside is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lone Pine to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street and arriving at Riverside via Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street, Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between Lone Pine and Riverside is 316 miles. The road distance is 204.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lone Pine to Riverside without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 6m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Lone Pine to Riverside, including transfers.
Lone Pine to Riverside bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street station.
Lone Pine to Riverside bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lone Pine to Riverside is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Lone Pine to Riverside.
There are 218+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between Lone Pine, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Riverside via Independence - Court House, 168 N. Edwards Street, Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street, Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., and Bakersfield in around 11h 14m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
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
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Independence - Post Office, 101 S. Edwards Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide