What is the cheapest way to get from Orange County to Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from Orange County to Riverside is to bus which costs $4 - $8 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orange County to Riverside?

The fastest way to get from Orange County to Riverside is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Orange County and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Orange County to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Main-Civic Center and arriving at Magnolia + Sunnyside via Katella + Harbor and Galleria @ Tyler EB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Orange County and Riverside?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Riverside - Downtown. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Orange County to Riverside?

The distance between Orange County and Riverside is 39 miles. The road distance is 37.3 miles.

How do I travel from Orange County to Riverside without a car?

The best way to get from Orange County to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs $8 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Orange County to Riverside?

The train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown takes 58 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Orange County to Riverside bus from?

Orange County to Riverside bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Katella + Harbor station.

Where do I catch the Orange County to Riverside train from?

Orange County to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Orange County to Riverside?

The best way to get from Orange County to Riverside is to train which takes 58 min and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 2h 29m.

Where does the Orange County to Riverside bus arrive?

Orange County to Riverside bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Galleria @ Tyler EB station.

Where does the Orange County to Riverside train arrive?

Orange County to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.

Can I drive from Orange County to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Orange County to Riverside is 37 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Orange County to Riverside.

How do I get a train ticket from Orange County to Riverside?

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Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 276+ hotels available in Riverside.

Orange County to Riverside - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Orange County to Riverside by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
58 min
$8–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Katella + Harbor to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
2h 29m
$4–8
Train, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Corona - North Maintrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from Corona Transit Center to Magnolia + Sunnysidebus 1
1h 31m
$9–12
Drive 37.1 mi
1. Drive from Orange County to Riversidecar 37.1 mi
42 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Orange County to Riversidetaxi 37.1 mi
42 min
$130–160

Orange County to Riverside by train

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Distance: 38.9 mi
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Orange County, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Metrolink Trains operates a train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Riverside Transit Agency operates a bus from Katella + Harbor to Galleria @ Tyler EB hourly. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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