What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to Clearlake?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Clearlake is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to Clearlake?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Clearlake is to train and fly and drive which takes 6h 55m and costs $130 - $240.

How far is it from Riverside to Clearlake?

The distance between Riverside and Clearlake is 518 miles. The road distance is 511.1 miles.

How do I travel from Riverside to Clearlake without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to Clearlake without a car is to train and taxi which takes 19h 1m and costs $420 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to Clearlake?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Riverside to Clearlake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Riverside to Clearlake?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Clearlake is 511 miles. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Riverside to Clearlake.

Where can I stay near Clearlake?

There are 59+ hotels available in Clearlake.

Riverside to Clearlake - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Riverside to Clearlake by train, plane, car, bus, taxi, or subway

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

Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport, drive
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane BUR - STS
3. Drive from Santa-Rosa-Airport-STS to Clearlakecar
6h 55m
$135–238
Drive 508.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverside to Clearlakecar 508.2 mi
9h 8m
$90–130
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Drive from County Fair Mall to Clearlakecar
15h 9m
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain
4. Take the taxi from SMART Windsor to Clearlaketaxi
19h 1m
$429–625
Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sonoma County Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane SNA - STS
3. Drive from Santa-Rosa-Airport-STS to Clearlakecar
7h 33m
$275–442
Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, train, taxi
1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
3. Take the train from SMART San Rafael to SMART Windsortrain
4. Take the taxi from SMART Windsor to Clearlaketaxi
9h 39m
$479–972
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Corona - North Main to Santa Anatrain
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
3. Drive from County Fair Mall to Clearlakecar
18h 11m
$105–159

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sonoma County Airport (STS) flights

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2h 16mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Riverside to Clearlake.

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Distance: 514.8 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Riverside to Clearlake. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Burbank Airport - South, walk to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) airport, fly to Sonoma County Airport (STS), then drive to Clearlake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside to Clearlake via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, J St. at 8th St., and County Fair Mall in around 15h 9m.

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