There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Moonstone Beach by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Moonstone Beachtaxi
9h 31m$165–274Drive 274.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Moonstone Beachcar 274.2 mi
5h 6m$50–73Train, taxi via Guadalupe
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Government Centertaxi
10h 51m$142–229
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Moonstone Beach is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Moonstone Beach is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $50 - $75.
The distance between Riverside and Moonstone Beach is 349 miles. The road distance is 275.8 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Moonstone Beach without a car is to train and taxi which takes 9h 31m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Riverside to Moonstone Beach, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Moonstone Beach is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Riverside to Moonstone Beach.
There are 172+ hotels available in Moonstone Beach.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Moonstone Beach, San Luis Obispo County, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Riverside to Moonstone Beach. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Moonstone Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Riverside to Moonstone Beach in around 5h 6m.
- 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 Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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