There are 5 ways to get from Venice to Riverside by tram, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram Metro E Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
3h 43m$15–19Line 33 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Venice / Abbot Kinney to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 33
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
3h 48m$12–16Line 33 bus, train via Magnolia + Beatty
- Take the bus from Venice / Abbot Kinney to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus 33
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
3h 56m$22–44Drive 66.9 mi
- Drive from Venice to Riversidecar 66.9 mi
1h 17m$13–18Line 33 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Venice / Abbot Kinney to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus 33
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2030
4h 11m$13–20
Venice to Riverside by bus, tram, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Riverside is to line 33 bus and train which costs $11 - $16 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Venice to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Venice / Abbot Kinney and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Venice station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Downtown Santa Monica Station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines and L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Venice and Riverside is 80 miles. The road distance is 67.3 miles.
The best way to get from Venice to Riverside without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 43m and costs $15 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Venice to Riverside, including transfers.
Venice to Riverside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Venice / Abbot Kinney station.
Venice to Riverside train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Santa Monica Station.
Venice to Riverside bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Patsaouras Transit Plaza station.
What companies run services between Venice, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Venice / Abbot Kinney to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Venice / Abbot Kinney to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Venice / Abbot Kinney to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Venice / Abbot Kinney to Patsaouras Transit Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Venice to Riverside train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Riverside is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Venice to Riverside.
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