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How to get fromRiverside to Pfeiffer Beachby train, plane, taxi, car, bus, shuttle, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Pfeiffer Beach by train, plane, taxi, car, bus, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Pfeiffer Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 27m
    $397–867

  2. Drive 344.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Pfeiffer Beachcar car 344.2 mi
    6h 35m
    $63–91

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Drive from Salinas to Pfeiffer Beachcar car
    12h 5m
    $114–248

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    4. Drive from Salinas to Pfeiffer Beachcar car
    14h 3m
    $102–155

  5. Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Pfeiffer Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 10m
    $333–1,000

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Pfeiffer Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 55m
    $404–964

  7. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Pfeiffer Beachtaxi taxi
    8h 58m
    $340–998

  8. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Pfeiffer Beachtaxi taxi
    16h 30m
    $186–252

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Riverside to Pfeiffer Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 377.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Riverside to Pfeiffer Beach. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to Pfeiffer Beach. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Pfeiffer Beach via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 12h 5m.

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