There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Cayucos by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train via San Luis Obispo
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
8h 20m$120–214Drive 257.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Cayucoscar 257.5 mi
4h 46m$47–68Train
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
9h 29m$145–239
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Cayucos is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Cayucos is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Riverside and Cayucos is 303 miles. The road distance is 259 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Cayucos without a car is to train via San Luis Obispo which takes 8h 20m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Riverside to Cayucos, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Cayucos is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Riverside to Cayucos.
There are 275+ hotels available in Cayucos.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Cayucos, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Cayucos via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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