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San Jose to Riverside

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.16–$255.14

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

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
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 Oakland International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.68–$306.16
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48

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 Anaheim Canyon station to Riverside-Downtown
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.84

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.93

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.44–$114.81
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.29–$44.65
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riverside
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$40.22

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from San Jose to Colton
Ave. Duration:
9h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.92–$70.16

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:
$1.77

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:
$0.14–$1.74

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Riverside is to bus which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 12h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Riverside is to Caltrain and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $59.78 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Vine St Mobility Hub via Los Angeles Downtown and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose and Riverside?

No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Riverside station. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Riverside-Downtown station via L. A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.

How far is it from San Jose to Riverside?

The distance between San Jose and Riverside is 581 km. The road distance is 629.7 km.

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

The best way to get from San Jose to Riverside without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 36m and costs $59.78 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from San Jose to Riverside, including transfers.

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

San Jose to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

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

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

Train or bus from San Jose to Riverside?

The best way to get from San Jose to Riverside is to train which takes 13h 19m and costs $54.35 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $36.96 - $141.30 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the San Jose to Riverside bus arrive?

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

Where does the San Jose to Riverside train arrive?

San Jose to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Jose to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Riverside is 630 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from San Jose to Riverside.

How do I get a train ticket from San Jose to Riverside?

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Where can I stay near Riverside?

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