What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to Santa Clarita?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Santa Clarita is to train which costs $12 - $17 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to Santa Clarita?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $15 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Santa Clarita?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Riverside and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Santa Clarita?

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.

How far is it from Riverside to Santa Clarita?

The distance between Riverside and Santa Clarita is 90 miles. The road distance is 82.9 miles.

How do I travel from Riverside to Santa Clarita without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to Santa Clarita without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $12 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to Santa Clarita?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Riverside to Santa Clarita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Santa Clarita bus from?

Riverside to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Magnolia + Sunnyside station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Santa Clarita train from?

Riverside to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to Santa Clarita?

The best way to get from Riverside to Santa Clarita is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $12 - $17. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs $15 - $26 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Riverside to Santa Clarita bus arrive?

Riverside to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at UCR at Bannockburn Village station.

Where does the Riverside to Santa Clarita train arrive?

Riverside to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Santa Clarita?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Santa Clarita is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Riverside to Santa Clarita.

Where can I stay near Santa Clarita?

There are 188+ hotels available in Santa Clarita.

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There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Santa Clarita by train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
3h 21m
$12–17
Line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus 1
2. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus
4h 51m
$15–26
Drive 82.4 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Santa Claritacar 82.4 mi
1h 33m
$15–22

Riverside to Santa Clarita by train

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Distance: 90 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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 Magnolia + Sunnyside to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 4h 51m.

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