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How to Travel from

Riverside to San Francisco

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ontario International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$420.98
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Ontario International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.58–$178.60
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.54–$459.25

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Ontario International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$114.81–$357.19
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$420.98
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$395.46
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$408.22
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.21–$14.03
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35
Bus from Riverside to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.48–$152.17

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside-Downtown station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$16.58
Train from Riverside-Downtown station to Tustin
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.21–$12.76
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown station to Rancho
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.07

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48
Train from Coliseum to Powell
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Website:
metro.net
Train from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.77–$2.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.62–$216.87

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.93–$45.92
Bus from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.99–$121.19
Bus from Riverside to San
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.91–$29.35
Bus from Riverside to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$40.22
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$108.70

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.44

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from Chinatown Station to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67

Riverside Transit Agency

Phone:
+1 (951) 565-5002
Website:
riversidetransit.com
Bus from University Ave. + University Village to Vine
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.38–$1.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to San Francisco?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to San Francisco is to train and bus and BART which costs $65.22 - $81.52 and takes 9h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to San Francisco?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to San Francisco is to fly and Caltrain which takes 5h 7m and costs $70.65 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Vine St Mobility Hub and arriving at San Francisco via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and San Francisco?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside station to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Riverside-Downtown station and arriving at Civic Center / UN Plaza via Los Angeles and Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.

How far is it from Riverside to San Francisco?

The distance between Riverside and San Francisco is 648 km. The road distance is 695.9 km.

How do I travel from Riverside to San Francisco without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to San Francisco without a car is to train and bus and BART which takes 9h 44m and costs $65.22 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Riverside to San Francisco?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Riverside to San Francisco, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to San Francisco bus from?

Riverside to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to San Francisco train from?

Riverside to San Francisco train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside-Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to San Francisco?

The best way to get from Riverside to San Francisco is to train which takes 14h 22m and costs $59.78 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $152.17 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Riverside to San Francisco bus arrive?

Riverside to San Francisco bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Riverside to San Francisco train arrive?

Riverside to San Francisco train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L. A. Union Station station.

Can I drive from Riverside to San Francisco?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to San Francisco is 696 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Riverside to San Francisco.

Where can I stay near San Francisco?

There are 823+ hotels available in San Francisco. Prices start at $54.04 per night.
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