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San Rafael to Riverside

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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 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 Oakland International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$497.52
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 Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
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 Long
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$574.06

JSX

Website:
jsx.com/home/search
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.44–$344.44

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Bakersfield
Ave. Duration:
6h 3m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.82–$153.08
Train from Oakland to Los
Ave. Duration:
12h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35
Bus from Ontario Amtrak to Riverside
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Bakersfield to Riverside
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
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 El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.65–$10.84

Golden Gate Transit

Phone:
+1 415-921-5858
Website:
goldengate.org/
Train from San Rafael Transit Center Platform B NB to El
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.93

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.17–$229.62

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from El Cerrito del Norte BART to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.82–$140.33

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 San Rafael to Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Riverside is to night bus and train which costs $46.74 - $141.30 and takes 13h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Riverside is to fly and train which takes 6h 49m and costs $65.22 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between San Rafael and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Riverside. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center Platform A SB and arriving at Magnolia at Brockton Arcade via San Francisco Bus Station, Artic - Dock 6, Village of Orange Zone 5 and Galleria @ Tyler EB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

Is there a direct train between San Rafael and Riverside?

No, there is no direct train from San Rafael to Riverside station. However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center Platform B NB and arriving at Riverside-Downtown station via El Cerrito Del Norte, Oakland and L. A. Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.

How far is it from San Rafael to Riverside?

The distance between San Rafael and Riverside is 672 km. The road distance is 712 km.

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

The best way to get from San Rafael to Riverside without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from San Rafael to Riverside, including transfers.

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

San Rafael to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from San Rafael to Riverside?

The best way to get from San Rafael to Riverside is to bus which takes 15h 2m and costs $31.52 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $195.65 and takes 17h 3m.

Where does the San Rafael to Riverside bus arrive?

San Rafael to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.

Where does the San Rafael to Riverside train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Rafael to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Riverside is 712 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from San Rafael 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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