There are 6 ways to get from Cal State LA Station to Riverside by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via San Bernardino Transit Center
best- Take the train from Cal State LA to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain SB Line
2h 44m$13–17Bus, line 204 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cal State LA E to Montclair Transit Centerbus 707 / ...
- Take the bus from Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter to University + Marketbus 204
3h 42m$4–10Drive 48.7 mi
- Drive from Cal State LA Station to Riversidecar 48.7 mi
53 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cal State LA Station to Riversidetaxi 48.7 mi
53 min$170–210Train
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
2h 46m$10–14Line 74 bus, train
- Take the bus from Eastern / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angelesbus 74
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
2h 48m$21–42
Cal State LA Station to Riverside by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cal State LA Station to Riverside is to bus and line 204 bus which costs $3 - $11 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cal State LA Station to Riverside is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Cal State LA Station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Cal State LA E and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter and University + Market. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Cal State LA Station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Cal State LA and arriving at San Bernardino - Downtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Cal State LA Station and Riverside is 67 miles. The road distance is 49 miles.
The best way to get from Cal State LA Station to Riverside without a car is to train via San Bernardino Transit Center which takes 2h 44m and costs $12 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Cal State LA Station to Riverside, including transfers.
Cal State LA Station to Riverside bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Cal State LA E station.
Cal State LA Station to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Cal State LA station.
The best way to get from Cal State LA Station to Riverside is to train via San Bernardino Transit Center which takes 2h 44m and costs $12 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus and line 204 bus, which costs $3 - $11 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Cal State LA Station, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Cal State LA to San Bernardino - Downtown hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 36m. 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 University + Market in around 3h 42m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Cal State LA to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from Cal State LA E to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter to University + Market
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Eastern / Ramona to Alameda / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cal State LA Station to Riverside bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Montclair Transit Center station.
Cal State LA Station to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Bernardino - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cal State LA Station to Riverside is 49 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Cal State LA Station to Riverside.
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