There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to Riverside by train, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
1h 30m$10–14Bus, line 215 bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus 215
2h 1m$11–15Drive 53.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Riversidecar 53.3 mi
58 min$10–15
Los Angeles to Riverside by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Riverside is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Riverside is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Downtown and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from L.A. Union Station station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Riverside is 60 miles. The road distance is 53.6 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $10 - $14.
The train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Los Angeles to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.
Los Angeles to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from L.A. Union Station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Riverside is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs $10 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus and line 215 bus, which costs $10 - $15 and takes 2h 1m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, 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 $10–14 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Vine Street Mobility Hub via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 2h 1m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Luton Airport into central London, How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, and Italian Lakes: Getting around by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Los Angeles to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Los Angeles to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Riverside is 54 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Los Angeles to Riverside.
Book your Los Angeles to Riverside train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Los Angeles to Riverside bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 265+ hotels available in Riverside.