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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa to Riverside, CA is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa to Riverside, CA is to bus and fly which takes 7h 10m and costs $75 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa and Riverside, CA?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa to Riverside, CA. However, there are services departing from Santa Rosa Transit Mall and arriving at Riverside via 4th St & Market St, San Francisco and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa to Riverside, CA?

The distance between Santa Rosa and Riverside, CA is 461 miles. The road distance is 482.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Rosa to Riverside, CA without a car is to bus via San Francisco which takes 15h 10m and costs $65 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Santa Rosa to Riverside, CA, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Santa Rosa to Riverside, CA bus arrive?

Santa Rosa to Riverside, CA bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & 4th St station.

What is the time difference between Santa Rosa and Riverside, CA?

Riverside, CA is 3h ahead of Santa Rosa. It is currently 7:35 PM in Santa Rosa and 10:35 PM in Riverside, CA.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa to Riverside, CA?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa to Riverside, CA is 482 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Santa Rosa to Riverside, CA.

Where can I stay near Riverside, CA?

There are 199+ hotels available in Riverside, CA.

Santa Rosa to Riverside, CA - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Santa Rosa to Riverside, CA by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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, line 1 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
3. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Iowa + Universitybus
5h 25m
Bus
cheapest
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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riversidebus
15h 27m
$64–224
Bus via San Francisco
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 bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Riversidebus
15h 10m
$66–180
Bus, train
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
19h 6m
$93–164
Drive 479.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Riverside, CAcar 479.7 mi
8h 5m
$88–127
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
7h 15m
$89–474
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SFO - ONT
7h 10m
$79–435
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
7h 26m
$83–435
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
8h 12m
$89–497
Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa to Oakland International Airportbus
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
9h 16m
$87–433

Santa Rosa to Riverside, CA by bus

4Weekly Buses

15h 10mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Rosa to Riverside, CA.

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Distance: 458.7 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa Transit Mall to Riverside via Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 15h 10m.

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