The average train between Santa Clarita and Riverside takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Santa Clarita 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 every 4 hours between Santa Clarita and Riverside. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Clarita is at 5:28 PM which arrives into Riverside at 8:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Santa Clarita station and arriving at Riverside station via L.A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Santa Clarita to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Newhall station.
Santa Clarita to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.
The distance between Santa Clarita and Riverside is 116.2 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Newhall to Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station in around 3h 22m.