There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Playa Vista by train, tram, bus, or car
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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 Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
3h 2m$15–19Train, line 33 bus
cheapest- 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 22m$12–19Drive 67.4 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Playa Vistacar 67.4 mi
1h 14m$13–18
Riverside to Playa Vista by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Playa Vista is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Playa Vista is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Playa Vista. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at LAX / Metro Transit Center via Union Station - Metro A-Line and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Riverside and Playa Vista is 87 miles. The road distance is 67.8 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Playa Vista without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 2m and costs $15 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Riverside to Playa Vista, including transfers.
Riverside to Playa Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
Riverside to Playa Vista train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Playa Vista is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Riverside to Playa Vista.
There are 3175+ hotels available in Playa Vista.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Playa Vista, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Riverside to Playa Vista. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, take the vehicle to LAX / Metro Transit Center, walk to LAX/Metro Transit Center, then take the line 3 bus to Lincoln Nb & Jefferson Fs. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Lincoln Sb & Jefferson Fs via Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, Patsaouras Transit Plaza, 5th / Santa Monica, and 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Fs in around 5h 22m.
- 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 Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to 5th / Santa Monica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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