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How to get fromCal State LA Station to Riversideby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Cal State LA Station to Riverside by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2h 46m
    $10–14

  2. Bus, line 204 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cal State LA E to Montclair Transit Centerbus bus 707 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter to Market + Ninthbus bus 204
    3h 44m
    $4–10

  3. Drive  48.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cal State LA Station to Riversidecar car 48.7 mi
    53 min
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cal State LA Station to Riversidetaxi taxi 48.7 mi
    53 min
    $170–210

  5. Line 74 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Eastern / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus bus 74
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2h 48m
    $16–37

  6. Train via San Bernardino Transit Center

    1. Take the train from Cal State LA to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train SB Line
    2h 49m
    $13–17

Cal State LA Station to Riverside by train

Calendar59Weekly Trains
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Cal State LA Station, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cal State LA Station to Magnolia + Beatty via Cal State LA E, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and Market + Ninth in around 3h 44m.

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