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How to get fromRiverside to Southern Californiaby bus, taxi, car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to Southern California by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi via San Bernardino

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    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationbus bus FlixBus 2030 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Barstow Station to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    4h 10m
    $86–182

  2. Drive 92.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Riverside to Southern Californiacar car 92.8 mi
    2h 59m
    $17–25

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Barstow Stationbus bus FlixBus 2037
    2. Take the taxi from Barstow Station to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    5h 5m
    $87–182

  4. Bus, taxi via Minneola Rd SB & National Trails Hwy

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus bus 15
    2. Take the taxi from Minneola Rd SB & National Trails Hwy to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    7h 50m
    $73–103

  5. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Victorville Amtraktrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Victorville Amtrak to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    3h 44m
    $166–225

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Riverside to Southern California. However, you can take the bus to San Bernardino, take the bus to Barstow Station, then take the taxi to Southern California. Alternatively, you can drive from Riverside to Southern California in around 2h 59m.

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