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How to Travel from

Santa Cruz 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 27m
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
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$21.69–$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 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 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 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
Train from San Jose to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.65–$76.54
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
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

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.55–$63.78
Bus from Gilroy Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.24–$178.60

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

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from San Jose Diridon to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.87

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29
Bus from Ocean & Water to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29

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

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Del Amo & Lakewood SE to Bloomfield
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.44

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Riverside is to bus and night bus and train which costs $41.30 - $119.57 and takes 10h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Riverside?

The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Riverside is to bus and Caltrain and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $59.78 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at Vine St Mobility Hub via San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Downtown and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

How far is it from Santa Cruz to Riverside?

The distance between Santa Cruz and Riverside is 643 km. The road distance is 628 km.

How do I travel from Santa Cruz to Riverside without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 11h 44m and costs $38.04 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Riverside?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Santa Cruz to Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Riverside bus from?

Santa Cruz to Riverside bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.

Where does the Santa Cruz to Riverside bus arrive?

Santa Cruz to Riverside bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.

Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Riverside is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Santa Cruz 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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