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How to Travel from

Palo Alto to Riverside

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.65–$281.00

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$421.50

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.65–$178.82

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.79–$306.54
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.18–$332.09
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$434.27
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.95–$383.18
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.95–$383.18
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$498.13
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$498.13

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.30
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.49–$7.02

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Los
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$178.82
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.66–$76.64
Bus from Ontario Amtrak to Riverside
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Riverside-Downtown
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.77–$16.60
Train from Tustin station to Riverside-Downtown
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.22–$12.77
Train from Anaheim Canyon station to Riverside-Downtown
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.30–$10.86

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.30–$44.70
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.49–$114.95

OCTA

Phone:
+1 714-560-6282
Website:
octa.net
Bus from Del Amo-Bloomfield to La
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.78

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Jose - King Rd to Bloomington
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.79–$127.73

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.75

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Riverside is to night bus and train which costs $44.57 - $119.57 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Riverside?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Riverside is to Caltrain and fly and train which takes 6h 41m and costs $65.22 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Riverside. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Oxford and arriving at Vine St Mobility Hub via San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Alameda / College, Los Angeles Downtown and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Riverside?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Riverside station. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Riverside-Downtown station via San Jose and L. A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 44m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Riverside?

The distance between Palo Alto and Riverside is 660 km. The road distance is 654.2 km.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Riverside without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Riverside without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 11h 35m and costs $54.35 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Riverside?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Palo Alto to Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Riverside bus from?

Palo Alto to Riverside bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Riverside train from?

Palo Alto to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Riverside?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Riverside is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 11h 35m and costs $54.35 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 14h 44m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Riverside bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Riverside bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Chinatown Station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Riverside train arrive?

Palo Alto to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Riverside is 654 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Palo Alto to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 206+ hotels available in Riverside. Prices start at $68.77 per night.
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