There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Altadena by train, tram, car, or bus
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Lake Stationtram Metro A Line
2h 35m$13–18Drive 51.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Altadenacar 51.2 mi
1h$10–14Train, tram, line 662 bus
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Pomona - Northtrain
- Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Lake Stationtram
- Take the bus from Lake Station to Altadena / Lakebus 662
3h 53m$12–17
Riverside to Altadena by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Altadena is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Altadena is to drive which takes 1h and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Altadena station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Lake Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Riverside and Altadena is 74 miles. The road distance is 51.5 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Altadena without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 35m and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Riverside to Altadena, including transfers.
Riverside to Altadena train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
Riverside to Altadena train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Altadena is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Riverside to Altadena.
There are 1369+ hotels available in Altadena.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Altadena, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Riverside to Altadena. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Lake Station, walk to Lake Station, then take the line 662 bus to Mariposa / El Molino. Alternatively, you can drive from Riverside to Altadena in around 1h.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Pomona - North
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Lake Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Pomona North Station to Lake Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Lake Station to Altadena / Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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