There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Downtown Los Angeles by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
1h 46m$12–16Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus 200
- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Los Angelesbus 460
4h 20m$2–8Drive 53.9 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Downtown Los Angelescar 53.9 mi
59 min$10–15
Riverside to Downtown Los Angeles by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Downtown Los Angeles is to bus which costs $2 - $8 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Downtown Los Angeles is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Downtown Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Beatty and arriving at 6th / Los Angeles via Galleria @ Tyler WB and Disneyland Employee's Entrance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Downtown Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Pershing Square Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Riverside and Downtown Los Angeles is 63 miles. The road distance is 54.2 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Downtown Los Angeles without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $12 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Riverside to Downtown Los Angeles, including transfers.
Riverside to Downtown Los Angeles bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Galleria @ Tyler WB station.
Riverside to Downtown Los Angeles train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Downtown Los Angeles is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $12 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $8 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Downtown Los Angeles, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Beatty to 6th / Los Angeles via Galleria @ Tyler WB, Harbor Blvd at Disneyland, and Disneyland Employee's Entrance in around 4h 20m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneyland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- 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 Los Angeles
Bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Downtown Los Angeles bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor Blvd at Disneyland station.
Riverside to Downtown Los Angeles train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Downtown Los Angeles is 54 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Riverside to Downtown Los Angeles.
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