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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Taft is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Taft is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Taft?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Taft. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Taft Transit Center via Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Riverside to Taft?

The distance between Riverside and Taft is 203 miles. The road distance is 170.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Taft without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $130 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Riverside to Taft, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Taft bus from?

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

Where does the Riverside to Taft bus arrive?

Riverside to Taft bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Taft?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Taft is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Riverside to Taft.

Where can I stay near Taft?

There are three+ hotels available in Taft.

Riverside to Taft - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus Westminster
5h 23m
$137–156
Drive 169.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverside to Taftcar 169.8 mi
3h 5m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Taft Transit Centerbus 120
6h 37m
Train, bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Taft College/6th St. at Cougar Ct.bus 120
6h 53m
$35–82

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Riverside to Taft.

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Distance: 201.7 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Riverside to Taft Transit Center via Bakersfield Amtrak in around 6h 37m.

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