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 $70 - $130 and takes 14h 39m.

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 35m 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 15h 23m.

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 14h 39m and costs $70 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m 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.

Train or bus from Santa Rosa to Riverside?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Riverside is to train which takes 18h 26m and costs $160 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 15h 23m.

Where does the Santa Rosa to Riverside bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Riverside bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission 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 6m to drive from Santa Rosa to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 212+ 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, train (Amtrak), 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 35m
$89–513
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 10m
$69–349
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
14h 39m
$73–122
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
18h 26m
$165–343
Drive 476.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Riversidecar 476.7 mi
8h 6m
$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
$93–496
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
$94–502
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 29m
$90–497
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
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
15h 23m
$79–151

Santa Rosa to Riverside by bus and train

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14h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 455.2 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to Riverside - Downtown via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, Emeryville, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 18h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Magnolia + Sunnyside via 1st St & Mission St, 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 15h 23m.

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