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California Museum of Photography
Museum on the UC Riverside campus with rotating exhibitions, California photography, and thought-provoking contemporary and historical art.
Cheapest price on Sep 26
€66
Average ticket price on Sep 26
€66
Fastest journey on Sep 26
18 h 47 m
Average journey duration on Sep 26
18 h 47 m
Trains on Sep 26
1
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Yuma, AZ to Riverside, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Yuma, AZ to Riverside, CA will cost around €66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €66.
On Sat, Sep 26, we found 1 trains from Yuma, AZ to Riverside, CA, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 26 the direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 18 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 h 47 m .
On Sat, Sep 26 the slowest trains will take 18 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Yuma, AZ to Riverside, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €65, while a train costs an average of €65.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€65 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 33m Average total duration Fastest 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Yuma, AZ to Riverside, CA:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Yuma, AZ to Riverside, CA costing on average €65.
Other travel options to Riverside, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 3m.
Tickets start at around €65 compared to roughly €37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-28.24. The journey takes 7h 3m versus 3h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Yuma, AZ to Riverside, CA trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:49 AM Yuma, AZ | 18h47 | 1:36 AM Riverside, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Yuma, AZ to Riverside, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €60 but you can travel from only €38 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 23:49, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 180 miles (291 km) distance in 7h 3m.
Distance 180 miles (291 km) |
Average train duration 7h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €60 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 7h 3m |
First train 11:49 PM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
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Museum on the UC Riverside campus with rotating exhibitions, California photography, and thought-provoking contemporary and historical art.
Art museum in downtown Riverside featuring regional, contemporary, and international works in a walkable civic district near the Mission Inn.
Local history museum sharing Riverside stories through exhibits on citrus, community life, and changing regional identity in a historic setting.
Pedestrian-friendly downtown district with historic architecture, shops, public art, and easy access to major Riverside sights and evening events.
Historic citrus estate and grounds with groves, gardens, and walking paths that reflect Riverside's agricultural past and landscape design.
Large urban park with lakes, gardens, trails, and picnic areas. Popular for walking, birdwatching, and relaxed outdoor time near downtown.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Yuma, AZ 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.

Most Yuma, AZ to Riverside, CA trains use the Yuma Station to Riverside Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Yuma, AZ and Riverside, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Yuma Station has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Yuma Station.
Accessibility facilities are available at Yuma Station.
Riverside Station is 3 km from Riverside city centre. Public transport options include:
Riverside Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Mission Inn Restaurant, The Salted Pig
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Riverside Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Riverside Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Riverside Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Riverside Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riverside Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Place Riverside/Downtown, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center.
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