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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Castaic is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Castaic is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Castaic?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Castaic station. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Riverside and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Castaic?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Castaic. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Santa Clarita via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Riverside to Castaic?

The distance between Riverside and Castaic is 105 miles. The road distance is 91.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Castaic without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $40 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Riverside to Castaic, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Castaic bus from?

Riverside to Castaic bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Castaic train from?

Riverside to Castaic train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to Castaic?

The best way to get from Riverside to Castaic is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Riverside to Castaic bus arrive?

Riverside to Castaic bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Where does the Riverside to Castaic train arrive?

Riverside to Castaic train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Castaic?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Castaic is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Riverside to Castaic.

Where can I stay near Castaic?

There are 55+ hotels available in Castaic.

Riverside to Castaic - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Castaic by train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Claritatrain AV Line
3h 42m
$42–58
Drive 90.9 mi
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1. Drive from Riverside to Castaiccar 90.9 mi
1h 38m
$17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 30m
$55–79

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Distance: 104.1 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Castaic via L.A. Union Station and Santa Clarita in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Castaic via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles, and Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station in around 5h 30m.

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