There are 5 ways to get from San Fernando Valley to Riverside by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Line 152 bus, train via Los Angeles
best- Take the bus from Roscoe / Balboa to North Hollywood Stationbus 152
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
4h 17m$19–41Train
cheapest- Take the train from Van Nuys to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
4h 22m$13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus Van Nuys
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
4h 48m$40–60Drive 74.3 mi
- Drive from San Fernando Valley to Riversidecar 74.3 mi
1h 25m$14–20Line 152 bus, train
- Take the bus from Roscoe / Balboa to North Hollywood Stationbus 152
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
4h 30m$15–20
San Fernando Valley to Riverside by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Fernando Valley to Riverside is to train which costs $12 - $18 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from San Fernando Valley to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from San Fernando Valley to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Downtown and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from San Fernando Valley to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between San Fernando Valley and Riverside is 91 miles. The road distance is 74.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Fernando Valley to Riverside without a car is to line 152 bus and train via Los Angeles which takes 4h 17m and costs $18 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from San Fernando Valley to Riverside, including transfers.
San Fernando Valley to Riverside bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, depart from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave station.
San Fernando Valley to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from San Fernando Valley to Riverside is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $18 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between San Fernando Valley, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from San Fernando Valley to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hayvenhurst / Saticoy to Riverside - Downtown via Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, and L.A. Union Station in around 4h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Roscoe / Balboa to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Roscoe / Balboa to North Hollywood Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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Booking & Getting There
San Fernando Valley to Riverside bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, arrive at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal station.
San Fernando Valley to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Fernando Valley to Riverside is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from San Fernando Valley to Riverside.
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