There are 5 ways to get from Grover Beach to Riverside by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union StationFlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit CenterFlixBus 2054 / ...
7h 20m$59–116Shuttle, bus
cheapest- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Maria to Anaheim-CerritosSan Jose
- Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EB200
12h 29m$40–64Train
- Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los AngelesPacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown91-PV Line / ...
7h 48m$51–75Drive 227.5 mi
- Drive from Grover Beach to Riverside227.5 mi
4h 8m$42–60Fly
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)SBP - ONT
8h 7m$80–436
Grover Beach to Riverside by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grover Beach to Riverside is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Grover Beach to Riverside is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Grover Beach to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via Santa Maria, Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Grover Beach to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Grover Beach and Riverside is 247 miles. The road distance is 228.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grover Beach to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Grover Beach to Riverside, including transfers.
Grover Beach to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Maria station.
Grover Beach to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Grover Beach to Riverside is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $440 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Grover Beach, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Santa Maria, Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Riverside - Downtown via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 7h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Maria to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Shuttle from Santa Maria to Anaheim-Cerritos
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
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More Questions & Answers
Grover Beach to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Grover Beach to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grover Beach to Riverside is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Grover Beach to Riverside.
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