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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Santa Paula is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Santa Paula is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Santa Paula?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Santa Paula. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Santa Paula?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Santa Paula. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Oxnard via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Riverside to Santa Paula?

The distance between Riverside and Santa Paula is 141 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Santa Paula without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $35 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Riverside to Santa Paula, including transfers.

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

Riverside to Santa Paula bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Riverside station.

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

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

Train or bus from Riverside to Santa Paula?

The best way to get from Riverside to Santa Paula is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Riverside to Santa Paula bus arrive?

Riverside to Santa Paula bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Where does the Riverside to Santa Paula train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riverside to Santa Paula?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Santa Paula is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Riverside to Santa Paula.

Where can I stay near Santa Paula?

There are 175+ hotels available in Santa Paula.

Riverside to Santa Paula - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
5h 41m
$36–66
Drive 115.2 mi
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1. Drive from Riverside to Santa Paulacar 115.2 mi
2h 7m
$21–31
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 52m
$93–137

Riverside to Santa Paula by train, foot, and bus

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 140.7 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Oxnard, and Oxnard in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside to Santa Paula Amtrak Bus Stop via Bakersfield in around 6h 52m.

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