There are 4 ways to get from South Pasadena to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
2h 36m$18–42Bus, line 204 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cal State LA E to Montclair Transit Centerbus 707 / ...
- Take the bus from Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter to Market + Ninthbus 204
4h 10m$5–13Drive 49.8 mi
- Drive from South Pasadena to Riversidecar 49.8 mi
59 min$10–14Train
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
2h 49m$12–16
South Pasadena to Riverside by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Pasadena to Riverside is to bus and line 204 bus which costs $4 - $13 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from South Pasadena to Riverside is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from South Pasadena to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Mission and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via Cal State LA E, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter and Market + Ninth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from South Pasadena station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from South Pasadena Station and arriving at Riverside via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between South Pasadena and Riverside is 68 miles. The road distance is 50.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to Riverside without a car is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 36m and costs $17 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from South Pasadena to Riverside, including transfers.
South Pasadena to Riverside bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Cal State LA E station.
South Pasadena to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to Riverside is to train via Los Angeles which takes 2h 36m and costs $17 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 204 bus, which costs $4 - $13 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between South Pasadena, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Riverside once daily. Tickets cost $16–40 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Magnolia + Beatty via Cal State La Transit Center, Cal State LA E, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and Market + Ninth in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Cal State LA E to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
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More Questions & Answers
South Pasadena to Riverside bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Montclair Transit Center station.
South Pasadena to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Pasadena to Riverside is 50 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from South Pasadena to Riverside.
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