There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Topanga by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
2h 48m$59–73Drive 78.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Topangacar 78.3 mi
1h 30m$15–21Train, line 33 bus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
5h 7m$51–73
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Topanga is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Topanga is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $14 - $21.
The distance between Riverside and Topanga is 88 miles. The road distance is 78.7 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Topanga without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 48m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Riverside to Topanga, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Topanga is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Riverside to Topanga.
There are 415+ hotels available in Topanga.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Topanga, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Riverside to Topanga. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station, then take the taxi to Topanga. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Topanga via Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, and 5th / Santa Monica in around 5h 7m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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