There are 10 ways to get from Perris to San Francisco by train, bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
best- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrakbus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ONT - SFO
5h 23m$92–631Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor + Katellabus 200
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Franciscobus FlixBus N2003
13h 12m$64–103Train, bus
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
11h 9m$72–116Train, Caltrain
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
14h 36m$131–278Drive 449.6 mi
- Drive from Perris to San Franciscocar 449.6 mi
7h 31m$83–119Train, bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain
- Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrakbus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ONT - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Powell Streetsubway
5h 25m$258–777Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SNA - SFO
6h 58m$123–369Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Oakland International Airport
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
7h 6m$229–775Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
6h 32m$205–834Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane LGB - OAK
7h 3m$93–506
Perris to San Francisco by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perris to San Francisco is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Perris to San Francisco is to train and bus and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $90 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Perris to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Perris Transit Center and arriving at San Francisco via Galleria @ Tyler WB, Katella-Harbor and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Perris to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Perris - Downtown and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
The distance between Perris and San Francisco is 422 miles. The road distance is 452.3 miles.
The best way to get from Perris to San Francisco without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 9m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Perris to San Francisco, including transfers.
Perris to San Francisco bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Galleria @ Tyler WB station.
Perris to San Francisco train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Perris - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Perris to San Francisco is to train and Caltrain which takes 14h 36m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 13h 12m.
What companies run services between Perris, CA, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Perris - Downtown to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 14h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perris Transit Center to San Francisco via Galleria @ Tyler EB, Galleria @ Tyler WB, Harbor + Katella, Katella-Harbor, Artic - Dock 6, and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center in around 13h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Perris - Downtown to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Perris to San Francisco bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor + Katella station.
Perris to San Francisco train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perris to San Francisco is 452 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Perris to San Francisco.
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