There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Santa Clarita by train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
3h 21m$12–17Bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 6m$20–33Drive 82.4 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Santa Claritacar 82.4 mi
1h 33m$15–22
Riverside to Santa Clarita by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Santa Clarita is to train which costs $12 - $17 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Santa Clarita. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Newhall via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Riverside and Santa Clarita is 90 miles. The road distance is 82.9 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Santa Clarita without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $12 - $17.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Riverside to Santa Clarita, including transfers.
Riverside to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
Riverside to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Santa Clarita is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $12 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Newhall via L.A. Union Station in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, and Los Angeles in around 4h 6m.
- 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 L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals.
Riverside to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Santa Clarita is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Riverside to Santa Clarita.
There are 178+ hotels available in Santa Clarita.