Santa Ana to Riverside by train
Riverside lies 49 km (31 mi) north-east of Santa Ana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 40 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 60 km (37 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Santa Ana | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 310,227 | 317,261 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 257 m (843 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center | Riverside–Downtown, Riverside–La Sierra station, Riverside station |
| Postal codes | 92701–92799 | 92501–92522 |
Where to book trains from Santa Ana to Riverside
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Staying in Riverside
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Common questions
How far is Riverside from Santa Ana?
49 km (31 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Santa Ana; by road roughly 60 km (37 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Riverside by train?
About 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Ana and Riverside?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.