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How to get fromRiverside to Rancho Santa Margaritaby train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Rancho Santa Margarita by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Irvinetrain train IE-OC Line
    1h 24m
    $39–53

  2. Drive 41.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Rancho Santa Margaritacar car 41.8 mi
    44 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Riverside to Rancho Santa Margaritataxi taxi 41.8 mi
    44 min
    $150–180

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  • Distance: 58.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA?

Metrolink Trains operates a train from Riverside - Downtown to Irvine every 4 hours. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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