How much is the train ticket from Riverside to New York City?

The cheapest train tickets from Riverside to New York City start at $344. The average price for this train route is around $1,075. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Riverside to New York City?

The average train trip from Riverside to New York City takes 2d 21h and covers 3867 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2d 20h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Riverside to New York City route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Riverside to New York City?

The earliest train from Riverside to New York City departs at 6:38pm. The latest train departs at 6:38pm.

Train Riverside to New York City from $551 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Riverside to New York City on January 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:38pm	Riverside Station	3d	10:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	Train	6:38pm	Riverside Station	2d 20h	6:02pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	Train	6:38pm	Riverside Station	2d 21h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	6:38pm	Riverside Station	2d 21h	7:05pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	Train	6:38pm	Riverside Station	2d 21h	6:47pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Riverside to New York City on January 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:38pm	Riverside Station	2d 21h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
Train	6:38pm	Riverside Station	2d 21h	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Train	6:38pm	Riverside Station	3d	10:15pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 4:31 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $416, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

3d 1hAverage Duration

3864 kmDistance

97kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$416 - $1,059	Average Duration3d 1h	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$344 - $5,126	Average Duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 352kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,690 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5690 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $344

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riverside, CA to New York City by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Riverside to New York City?
The cheapest train tickets from Riverside to New York City start at $344. The average price for this train route is around $1,075. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Riverside to New York City?
The average train trip from Riverside to New York City takes 2d 21h and covers 3867 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2d 20h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Riverside to New York City route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Riverside to New York City?
The earliest train from Riverside to New York City departs at 6:38pm. The latest train departs at 6:38pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-28

$969

12-29

$2,358

Today

$2,807

12-31

$936

The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to New York City was searched and found on Dec 31, 2025 with a price of $936

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Riverside, CA to New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $936 to $4,312 for a train ticket from Riverside, CA to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $936 which is on 2025-12-31.