There are 5 ways to get from San Dimas to Riverside by train, bus, car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, line 215 bus
best- Take the train from Pomona - North to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain SB Line
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus 215
2h 34m$11–15Line 492 bus, line 204 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E to Montclair Transit Centerbus 492
- Take the bus from Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter to Market + Ninthbus 204
2h 51m$4–10Drive 29.7 mi
- Drive from San Dimas to Riversidecar 29.7 mi
37 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from San Dimas to Riversidetaxi 29.7 mi
37 min$100–130Train
- Take the train from Pomona - North to San Bernardino Depottrain SB Line
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
3h$11–19
San Dimas to Riverside by tram, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Dimas to Riverside is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from San Dimas to Riverside is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from San Dimas to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter and Market + Ninth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from San Dimas station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from San Dimas Station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via Pomona - North and San Bernardino Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between San Dimas and Riverside is 41 miles. The road distance is 29.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Dimas to Riverside without a car is to train and line 215 bus which takes 2h 34m and costs $10 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from San Dimas to Riverside, including transfers.
San Dimas to Riverside bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E station.
San Dimas to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Pomona - North station.
The best way to get from San Dimas to Riverside is to line 492 bus and line 204 bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $3 - $11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $19 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between San Dimas, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E to Magnolia + Beatty via Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter and Market + Ninth in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Dimas Station to Riverside - Downtown via Pomona North Station, Pomona - North, and San Bernardino Depot in around 3h.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Pomona - North to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Pomona - North to San Bernardino Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino Depot to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- Omnitrans
Bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
JR;s Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-909-262-9910
- Website
- jrtaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab of the Inland Empire
- Phone
- +1 909 888 7777
Ontario Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 909 622 1234
Inland Empire Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 909 366 0000
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San Dimas to Riverside bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Montclair Transit Center station.
San Dimas to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at San Bernardino Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Dimas to Riverside is 30 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from San Dimas to Riverside.
There are 266+ hotels available in Riverside.





