There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to Pacific Palisades by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, 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, tram
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
3h 23m$15–19Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus 200
- Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus 460
5h 56m$5–11Bus, line 33 bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
5h 15m$12–21Drive 72 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Pacific Palisadescar 72 mi
1h 20m$14–19Train, line 33 bus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monicabus 33
5h 41m$12–19
Riverside to Pacific Palisades by train, subway, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Pacific Palisades is to bus which costs $5 - $11 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Pacific Palisades is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Pacific Palisades. However, there are services departing from Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at Sunset Wb & Via De La Paz Fs via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Patsaouras Transit Plaza and 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Pacific Palisades station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Riverside and Pacific Palisades is 84 miles. The road distance is 72.4 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Pacific Palisades without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 23m and costs $15 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Riverside to Pacific Palisades, including transfers.
Riverside to Pacific Palisades bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Riverside to Pacific Palisades train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
Riverside to Pacific Palisades bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Pacific Palisades, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Sunset Wb & Via De La Paz Fs via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns in around 5h 15m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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 a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Pico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Pacific Palisades train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Pacific Palisades is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Riverside to Pacific Palisades.
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