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San Mateo to Riverside

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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 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 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 Mateo Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.21
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.21
Train from San Mateo Caltrain Northbound to San
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.38–$8.29

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

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Embarcadero to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.59

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:
$8.29–$44.65
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.44–$114.81

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:
$95.68–$127.57

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

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Phone:
+1 415.701.2311
Website:
sfmta.com
Train from King St & 4th St to Metro
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Mateo to Riverside is to Caltrain and night bus and train which costs $46.74 - $130.43 and takes 10h 43m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between San Mateo and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from San Mateo to Riverside. However, there are services departing from El Camino Real & 4th Ave and arriving at Vine St Mobility Hub via Palo Alto Transit Center, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, Alameda / College, Los Angeles Downtown and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between San Mateo and Riverside?

No, there is no direct train from San Mateo to Riverside station. However, there are services departing from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Riverside-Downtown station via San Jose and L. A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.

How far is it from San Mateo to Riverside?

The distance between San Mateo and Riverside is 635 km. The road distance is 676 km.

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

The best way to get from San Mateo to Riverside without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 12h 55m and costs $59.78 - $103.26 .

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

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

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

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

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

San Mateo to Riverside train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Mateo Caltrain Southbound station.

Train, bus or fly from San Mateo to Riverside?

The best way to get from San Mateo to Riverside is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $173.91 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $59.78 - $103.26 and takes 12h 55m, you could also Caltrain and train, which costs $59.78 - $184.78 and takes 15h 7m.

Where does the San Mateo to Riverside bus arrive?

San Mateo to Riverside bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Chinatown Station.

Where does the San Mateo to Riverside train arrive?

San Mateo to Riverside train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.

Can I drive from San Mateo to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between San Mateo to Riverside is 676 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from San Mateo 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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