There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Channel Islands Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
4h 25m$61–99Drive 118 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Channel Islands Beachcar 118 mi
2h 14m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus
5h 27m$116–160Bus, train
- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus 200
- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus 460
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain
7h 31m$54–95
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Channel Islands Beach is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Channel Islands Beach is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Channel Islands Beach. However, there are services departing from Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at Ventura, CA via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Channel Islands Beach. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Oxnard via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Riverside and Channel Islands Beach is 133 miles. The road distance is 118.7 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Channel Islands Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Riverside to Channel Islands Beach, including transfers.
Riverside to Channel Islands Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Riverside to Channel Islands Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Channel Islands Beach is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Channel Islands Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Channel Islands Beach via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Oxnard in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Channel Islands Beach via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Airport, CA, and Ventura, CA in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $65–75
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $60–70
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneyland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Channel Islands Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Riverside to Channel Islands Beach train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Channel Islands Beach is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Riverside to Channel Islands Beach.
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