What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Riverside is to bus and train which costs $75 - $130 and takes 15h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Riverside?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Riverside is to fly and bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $85 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Magnolia + Sunnyside via San Francisco Bus Station, Artic - Dock 6, Village of Orange Zone 5 and Galleria @ Tyler EB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Riverside?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Riverside is 458 miles. The road distance is 479.5 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa to Riverside without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Riverside without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 7m and costs $75 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa to Riverside?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Santa Rosa to Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa to Riverside bus from?

Santa Rosa to Riverside bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Transit Mall station.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Riverside bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Riverside bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Riverside is 479 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Santa Rosa to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 247+ hotels available in Riverside.

Santa Rosa to Riverside - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Riverside by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Sonoma County Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane STS - ONT
2. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Riversidebus
4h 38m
$89–533
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane STS - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
6h 20m
$64–319
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 4th Stbus 101
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
15h 7m
$78–127
Bus, train via Oakland
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & 2nd Stbus 101
2. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
18h 50m
$153–324
Drive 476.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Riversidecar 476.7 mi
8h 5m
$87–126
Fly Sonoma County Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane STS - BUR
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
6h 47m
$83–456
Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
7h 18m
$94–512
Fly Sonoma County Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane STS - SNA
2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
7h 30m
$91–488
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
17h 1m
$84–161

Santa Rosa to Riverside by bus and train

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15h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 455.2 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Magnolia + Sunnyside via San Francisco Bus Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 6, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 17h 1m.

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