The average train between Palo Alto and Riverside takes 25h 52m and the fastest train takes 23h 16m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Palo Alto to Riverside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Palo Alto and Riverside. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 9:49 AM which arrives into Riverside at 4:52 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 25h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Riverside station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 52m.
Palo Alto to Riverside train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Riverside train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Riverside is 578 km. The road distance is 802 km.
You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Riverside - Downtown via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 14h 44m.
