There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to Rancho Cucamonga by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or train
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 San Bernardino Depottrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Rancho Cucamongatrain SB Line
1h 35m$3–8Line 29 bus, line 87 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Amazon Eastvalebus 29
- Take the bus from Goodman @ Goodman to Vineyard @ Orangewoodbus 87
2h 49m$2–4Line 215 bus, line 14 bus, line 66 bus
- Take the bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 215
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus 14
- Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Foothill @ Archibaldbus 66
2h 13m$6Drive 18.7 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Rancho Cucamongacar 18.7 mi
25 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverside to Rancho Cucamongataxi 18.7 mi
25 min$65–85Line 215 bus, train
- Take the bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 215
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Rancho Cucamongatrain SB Line
1h 48m$8–12
Riverside to Rancho Cucamonga by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Rancho Cucamonga is to line 29 bus and line 87 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Rancho Cucamonga is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Rancho Cucamonga. However, there are services departing from Vine Street Mobility Hub and arriving at Foothill @ Archibald via San Bernardino Transit Center and Fontana Metrolink Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Rancho Cucamonga. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Rancho Cucamonga via San Bernardino Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Riverside and Rancho Cucamonga is 25 miles. The road distance is 18.8 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Rancho Cucamonga without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $3 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Riverside to Rancho Cucamonga, including transfers.
Riverside to Rancho Cucamonga bus services, operated by Omnitrans, depart from Vine Street Mobility Hub station.
Riverside to Rancho Cucamonga train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Rancho Cucamonga is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 215 bus and line 14 bus and line 66 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 13m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Rancho Cucamonga via San Bernardino Depot in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to Foothill @ Archibald via San Bernardino Transit Center and Fontana Metrolink Transit Center in around 2h 13m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to San Bernardino Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino Depot to Rancho Cucamonga
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Rancho Cucamonga
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Foothill @ Archibald
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from Goodman @ Goodman to Vineyard @ Orangewood
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
Glens Falls Capitaland Taxi
- Phone
- +1 518-793-0000
Queensbury Taxi
- Phone
- +1 518-761-1234
Tri County Cab, Inc
- Phone
- +1 518-792-1234
San Bernardino Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 909 884-1111
- Website
- facebook.com
Yellow Cab of the Inland Empire
- Phone
- +1 909 888 7777
Ontario Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 909 622 1234
Inland Empire Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 909 366 0000
JR;s Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-909-262-9910
- Website
- jrtaxiservice.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Riverside to Rancho Cucamonga bus services, operated by Omnitrans, arrive at San Bernardino Transit Center station.
Riverside to Rancho Cucamonga train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Bernardino Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Rancho Cucamonga is 19 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Riverside to Rancho Cucamonga.
There are 236+ hotels available in Rancho Cucamonga.





