There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Point Lobos by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus
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Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
4h 48m$317–767Drive 375.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Point Loboscar 375.9 mi
6h 38m$69–100Train
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
11h 26m$180–319Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
14h 22m$119–185Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
5h 31m$258–900Fly Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ONT - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
6h 53m$158–710Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ONT - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 16m$329–864Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Gilroybus Nogales
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
15h 51m$110–152
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Point Lobos is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Point Lobos is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $310 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Point Lobos. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler via Riverside, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Point Lobos. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Riverside and Point Lobos is 353 miles. The road distance is 378.1 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Point Lobos without a car is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs $180 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Riverside to Point Lobos, including transfers.
Riverside to Point Lobos bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside to Point Lobos train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Point Lobos is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs $180 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Barbara, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 14h 22m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Point Lobos, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Point Lobos via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 11h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Point Lobos via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 14h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Point Lobos bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Riverside to Point Lobos train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Point Lobos is 378 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Riverside to Point Lobos.
There are 331+ hotels available in Point Lobos.



