There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Nipomo by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
7h 25m$110–189Drive 217.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Nipomocar 217.1 mi
4h$40–58Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane LAX - SBP
- Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus
7h 10m$240–412
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Nipomo is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Nipomo is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Nipomo station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Guadalupe Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Riverside and Nipomo is 269 miles. The road distance is 218.3 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Nipomo without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Riverside to Nipomo, including transfers.
Riverside to Nipomo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
Riverside to Nipomo train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Nipomo is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Riverside to Nipomo.
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What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Nipomo, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Nipomo via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Guadalupe Amtrak Station in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Guadalupe Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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