There are 5 ways to get from Northridge to University of California, Riverside by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
3h 45m$13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd to Flower St & Olympic Blvdbus 419
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riversidebus FlixBus 2015 / ...
4h 40m$15–25Drive 78.4 mi
- Drive from Northridge to University of California, Riversidecar 78.4 mi
1h 28m$15–21Line 240 bus, train via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Stationbus 240
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
4h 33m$24–46Line 240 bus, train
- Take the bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Stationbus 240
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
4h 46m$15–20
Northridge to University of California, Riverside by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northridge to University of California, Riverside is to train which costs $12 - $19 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Northridge to University of California, Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Northridge to University of California, Riverside. However, there are services departing from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd and arriving at Riverside via Olympic / Flower and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Northridge to University of California, Riverside. However, there are services departing from Northridge and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Northridge and University of California, Riverside is 89 miles. The road distance is 78.9 miles.
The best way to get from Northridge to University of California, Riverside without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $12 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Northridge to University of California, Riverside, including transfers.
Northridge to University of California, Riverside bus services, operated by LA DOT, depart from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd station.
Northridge to University of California, Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Northridge station.
The best way to get from Northridge to University of California, Riverside is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $12 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $25 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Northridge, CA, USA and University of California, Riverside, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Northridge to University of California, Riverside via L.A. Union Station, Riverside - Downtown, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd to University of California, Riverside via Olympic / Flower, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, Los Angeles Downtown, and Riverside in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Northridge to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- 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
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd to Flower St & Olympic Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Reseda / Parthenia to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Northridge to University of California, Riverside bus services, operated by LA DOT, arrive at Flower St & Olympic Blvd station.
Northridge to University of California, Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northridge to University of California, Riverside is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Northridge to University of California, Riverside.
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