What is the cheapest way to get from Fresno to Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from Fresno to Riverside is to bus and train via Bakersfield which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fresno to Riverside?

The fastest way to get from Fresno to Riverside is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Fresno and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Fresno station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Fresno Bus Station and arriving at Riverside via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Fresno to Riverside?

The distance between Fresno and Riverside is 275 miles. The road distance is 271.8 miles.

How do I travel from Fresno to Riverside without a car?

The best way to get from Fresno to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Fresno to Riverside?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Fresno to Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fresno to Riverside bus from?

Fresno to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Fresno Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Fresno to Riverside?

The best way to get from Fresno to Riverside is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $650 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Fresno to Riverside bus arrive?

Fresno to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.

Can I drive from Fresno to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to Riverside is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Fresno to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 197+ hotels available in Riverside.

Fresno to Riverside - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Fresno to Riverside by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train

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best
1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train StationGreyhound US0810 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to RiversideAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 30m
Bus, train via Bakersfield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfield
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernando
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
8h 25m
$36–68
Drive 270.2 mi
1. Drive from Fresno to Riverside270.2 mi
4h 32m
$50–72
Fly to Ontario International Airport
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)FAT - ONT
6h 46m
$103–603
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0810 / ...
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown91-PV Line / ...
6h 35m
$52–117
Bus, train via Magnolia + Beatty
1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles DowntownFlixBus 2006
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to RiversideSouthwest Chief
7h 31m
$53–113
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)FAT - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
6h 54m
$67–359

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) flights

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Distance: 272.9 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Riverside via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 2 hours.

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