There are 4 ways to get from Studio City to Riverside by subway, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
3h 2m$20–44Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus 460
- Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
5h 52m$6–12Drive 65.2 mi
- Drive from Studio City to Riversidecar 65.2 mi
1h 13m$12–18Subway, train
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
3h 14m$14–18
Studio City to Riverside by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Studio City to Riverside is to bus which costs $5 - $12 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Studio City to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Studio City to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Laurel Canyon / Ventura and arriving at Magnolia + Sunnyside via Melrose / Fairfax, 5th / Hill, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland and Galleria @ Tyler EB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Studio City and Riverside is 76 miles. The road distance is 65.6 miles.
The best way to get from Studio City to Riverside without a car is to subway and train via Los Angeles which takes 3h 2m and costs $19 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Studio City to Riverside, including transfers.
Studio City to Riverside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 5th / Hill station.
Studio City to Riverside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Disneyland Employee's Entrance station.
Yes, the driving distance between Studio City to Riverside is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Studio City to Riverside.
There are 475+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Laurel Canyon / Ventura to Magnolia + Sunnyside via Fairfax / Melrose, Melrose / Fairfax, Hill / 5th, 5th / Hill, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 5th / Hill to Disneyland Employee's Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide










