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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Placentia is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Placentia is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Placentia?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Placentia. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Chapman-Bradford via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Placentia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Anaheim Canyon. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Riverside to Placentia?

The distance between Riverside and Placentia is 32 miles. The road distance is 31.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Placentia without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $10.

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

The train from Riverside - Downtown to Anaheim Canyon takes 44 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Placentia bus from?

Riverside to Placentia bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Riverside station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Placentia train from?

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

Train or bus from Riverside to Placentia?

The best way to get from Riverside to Placentia is to train which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus and line 26 bus, which costs and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Riverside to Placentia bus arrive?

Riverside to Placentia bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Where does the Riverside to Placentia train arrive?

Riverside to Placentia train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Anaheim Canyon station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Placentia?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Placentia is 31 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Riverside to Placentia.

Where can I stay near Placentia?

There are 928+ hotels available in Placentia.

Riverside to Placentia - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 26 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Placentia by train, bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Anaheim CanyonIE-OC Line
44 min
$7–10
Drive 31.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverside to Placentia31.1 mi
36 min
$6–9
Bus, line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Riverside to Fullerton Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Chapman-Bradford123 / ...
1h 36m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Riverside to Placentia31.1 mi
36 min
$130–170

Riverside to Placentia by train

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44 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 31.7 mi
Duration: 44 min

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

Metrolink Trains operates a train from Riverside - Downtown to Anaheim Canyon every 4 hours. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside to Chapman-Bradford via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 in around 1h 36m.

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