There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Castaic by train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Claritatrain AV Line
3h 42m$42–58Drive 90.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Castaiccar 90.9 mi
1h 38m$17–24Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus 1
- Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus
5h 32m$53–75
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Castaic is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Castaic is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $24.
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 32m.
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.
The distance between Riverside and Castaic is 105 miles. The road distance is 91.4 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Castaic without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Riverside to Castaic, including transfers.
Riverside to Castaic bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Magnolia + Sunnyside station.
Riverside to Castaic train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Castaic is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 32m.
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 32m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Clarita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Village
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
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Booking & Getting There
Riverside to Castaic bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at UCR at Bannockburn Village station.
Riverside to Castaic train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Castaic is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Riverside to Castaic.
There are 63+ hotels available in Castaic.


