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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Riverside, CA

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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:
$53.58–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$420.98
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22

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:
$53.58–$178.60
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.54–$459.25

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.68–$306.16
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$331.68
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52

Breeze Airways

Website:
flybreeze.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.99–$204.11

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

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:
$51.03–$178.60
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:
$12.76–$16.58
Train from Tustin station to Riverside-Downtown
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.21–$12.76
Train from Santa Ana station to North
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.21

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Powell Street to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.57–$4.72
Train from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$11.48

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.17–$229.62

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.27–$127.57
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riverside
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.57–$47.20

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:
$57.67

Riverside Transit Agency

Phone:
+1 (951) 565-5002
Website:
riversidetransit.com
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Iowa
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.17–$2.04

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Riverside, CA is to BART and bus and train which costs $65.22 - $81.52 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Riverside, CA is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $173.91 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Riverside, CA?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Riverside, CA. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Riverside via Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Riverside, CA?

The distance between San Francisco and Riverside, CA is 646 km. The road distance is 700.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San Francisco to Riverside, CA without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $40.22 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from San Francisco to Riverside, CA, including transfers.

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

San Francisco to Riverside, CA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Riverside, CA?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Riverside, CA is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $173.91 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $152.17 and takes 10h 55m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $59.78 - $184.78 and takes 16h 40m.

Where does the San Francisco to Riverside, CA bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Riverside, CA?

Riverside, CA is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 09:26 in San Francisco and 12:26 in Riverside, CA.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Riverside, CA?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Riverside, CA is 700 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from San Francisco to Riverside, CA.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Riverside, CA?

Book your San Francisco to Riverside, CA bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Riverside, CA?

There are 189+ hotels available in Riverside, CA. Prices start at $65.83 per night.
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