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There are 9 ways to get from Riverside to Capitola by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    5h 30m
    $312–775

  2. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 23m
    $61–323

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    12h 17m
    $68–124

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 34m
    $204–325

  5. Drive  385.7 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Capitolacar car 385.7 mi
    6h 47m
    $66–96

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ONT - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 21m
    $121–477

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    6h 56m
    $521–837

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    7h 40m
    $66–317

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    8h 26m
    $96–513

Riverside to Capitola by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to 41st Ave & Clares via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Union Station, San Jose Diridon Station, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 12h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Soquel Dr & Capitola Ave via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, and Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 3 in around 13h 34m.

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