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How to get fromRiverside to Southern Californiaby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to Southern California by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Barstow Stationbus bus FlixBus 2037
    2. Take the taxi from Barstow Station to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    5h 3m
    $87–118

  2. Drive 92.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Southern Californiacar car 92.8 mi
    2h 59m
    $17–25

  3. Bus, taxi via Minneola Rd SB & National Trails Hwy

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Avebus bus 15
    2. Take the taxi from Minneola Rd SB & National Trails Hwy to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    7h 53m
    $74–103

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Victorville Amtraktrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Victorville Amtrak to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    3h 44m
    $168–225

  5. Bus, taxi via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Barstow Stationbus bus FlixBus 2030 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Barstow Station to Southern Californiataxi taxi
    4h 1m
    $86–115

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 111.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Southern California, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Riverside to Southern California. However, you can take the line 1 bus to UCR at Bannockburn Village, walk to Riverside, take the bus to Barstow Station, then take the taxi to Southern California. Alternatively, you can drive from Riverside to Southern California in around 2h 59m.

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