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How to get fromRiverside to San Antonioby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Riverside to San Antonio by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane ONT - SAT
    6h 52m
    $164–554

  2. Fly Ontario International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ONT - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to San Antonio, TX - E Commerce Stbus bus
    8h 18m
    $132–582

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus El Paso
    25h 56m
    $206–298

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    29h 31m
    $750–1,200

  5. Drive  1,271.6 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to San Antoniocar car 1,271.6 mi
    20h 11m
    $233–336

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane LAX - SAT
    6h 53m
    $199–579

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SNA - SAT
    9h 28m
    $434–1,317

  8. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane SAN - SAT
    8h 43m
    $176–744

  9. Bus via Ontario (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    31h 34m
    $226–365

Riverside to San Antonio by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration29h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$750Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,194.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Navarro Opposite Villita via Vine St. Mobility Hub, Vine Street Mobility Hub, San Bernardino Transit Center, G Street @ Oak, San Bernardino, CA, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, and I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd in around 25h 56m.

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