Los Angeles to Riverside by train
Riverside lies 79 km (49 mi) east of Los Angeles, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 4 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 96 km (60 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Los Angeles | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 3.8 million | 317,261 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 257 m (843 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | Cal State LA station, Chatsworth station, Van Nuys station | Riverside–Downtown, Riverside–La Sierra station, Riverside station |
| Postal codes | 90001–90189 | 92501–92522 |
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Common questions
How far is Riverside from Los Angeles?
79 km (49 mi) in a straight line, east of Los Angeles; by road roughly 96 km (60 mi).
How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Riverside by train?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Los Angeles 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.