Train from Riverside, CA to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Riverside to Washington on 27 January
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Riverside Station
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Riverside to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 days, 16 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 3 736, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
2d 16hAverage duration
3614 kmDistance
90kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 3 736 - R 5 313Average duration2d 16h
90kg CO₂e
Average priceR 6 345 - R 29 328Average duration2d 20h
330kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riverside, CA to Washington, DC, US by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Riverside to Washington?

    The cheapest train tickets from Riverside to Washington start from R 6 345. The average price for this train route is around R 9 136. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Riverside to Washington?

    The average train journey time from Riverside to Washington is 2d 20h, covering a distance of 3623 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2d 15h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Riverside to Washington route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Riverside to Washington?

    The earliest train from Riverside to Washington departs at 18:38. And the latest train departs at 18:38.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
24/01
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25/01
R 6 504
Today
R 7 288
27/01
R 6 112
28/01
R 7 288
29/01
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 6 112

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 Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 6 112 to R 37 582 for a train ticket from Riverside, CA to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 6 112, which is on 2026-01-27.

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