There are 4 ways to get from Avenal to Riverside by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Avenal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
7h 13m$60–87Drive 237.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Avenal to Riversidecar 237.9 mi
4h 7m$44–63Drive, train
- Drive from Avenal to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationcar
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
10h 54m$160–249Drive, fly, train
- Drive from Avenal to San-Luis-Obispo-County-Apt-Airport-SBPcar
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
6h 27m$391–648
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avenal to Riverside is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Avenal to Riverside is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Avenal and Riverside is 262 miles. The road distance is 239.2 miles.
The best way to get from Avenal to Riverside without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 13m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Avenal to Riverside, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Avenal to Riverside is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Avenal to Riverside.
There are 264+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between Avenal, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Avenal to Riverside. However, you can take the taxi to Avenal, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Riverside - Downtown. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Avenal to Riverside - Downtown via Paso Robles Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 10h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Avenal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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