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Compare bus, train, and flight for Modesto, CA to Riverside, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modesto, CA to Riverside, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €56, and a flight costs an average of €79.
Distance: 324 miles (523 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€58 Average price Cheapest | €175 Average price | €108 Average price |
8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Modesto, CA to Riverside, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Modesto, CA to Riverside, CA trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:56 PM Modesto, CA | 7h44 | 10:40 PM Riverside, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Amtrak operates all train services from Modesto to Riverside. Omio is the only official third party seller for Amtrak tickets.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Modesto, CA to Riverside, CA
Trains from Modesto, CA to Riverside, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $70 (€56) but you can travel from only $69 (€55) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:10, the last at 12:12. The fastest train covers the 324 miles (523 km) distance in 7h 44m.
Distance 324 miles (523 km) |
Average train duration 7h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€56) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 44m |
First train 07:10 |
Last train 12:12 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Modesto, CA to Riverside, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Modesto, CA and Riverside, CA from $69 (€55). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Modesto, CA to Riverside, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Modesto, CA to Riverside, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Riverside, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Modesto, CA to Riverside, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $1
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a single main hall with ticketing and waiting areas.
- Bus: Modesto Area Express (MAX) routes available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 7 days a week with multiple entry and exit points.
- Mission Inn Restaurant
- The Salted Pig
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hyatt Place Riverside/Downtown
- The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
- Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform 1: Metrolink services
- Platform 2: Amtrak services
- Bus: Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) routes available
- Metrolink: 91/Perris Valley Line, Inland Empire-Orange County Line, Riverside Line
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