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How to get fromRiverside to San Francisco Bay Areaby bus, plane, subway, tram, ferry, unknown, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Riverside to San Francisco Bay Area by bus, plane, subway, tram, ferry, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    4h 56m

  2. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    11h 49m

  3. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    15h 53m

  4. Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, tram, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ONT - SFO
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    5h 5m

  5. Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 10m

  6. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 45m

  7. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 53m

  8. Train, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LGB - OAK
    5. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    6. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    7. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 57m

  9. Train, bus, ferry, travel via Magnolia + Sunnyside

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    14h 10m

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Riverside to San Francisco Bay Area.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 406.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Riverside to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the bus to Ontario Amtrak, walk to Holt @ Plum, take the line 61 bus to Ontario Airport @ Terminal 2, walk to Ontario International Airport (ONT) airport, fly to Oakland International Airport (OAK), walk to Oakland International Airport Station, take the subway to Coliseum - OAC, walk to Coliseum, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to San Francisco Bay Area via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 11h 49m.

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