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How to get fromSan Antonio to Riversideby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from San Antonio to Riverside by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAT - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 55m
    $198–578

  2. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane AUS - ONT
    9h 37m
    $134–588

  3. Bus via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus El Paso
    23h 10m
    $235–295

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Pomona Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain train RIV Line
    29h 2m
    $772–1,184

  5. Drive  1,272.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Riversidecar car 1,272.2 mi
    20h 12m
    $233–336

  6. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SAT - ONT
    8h 54m
    $171–565

  7. Fly San Antonio International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SAT - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 32m
    $444–1,340

  8. Fly San Antonio International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SAT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 48m
    $181–748

  9. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SAT - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    9h 57m
    $225–480

  10. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane AUS - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 30m
    $217–613

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to San Bernardinobus bus Lxus 2202 / ...
    25h 51m
    $193–300

San Antonio to Riverside by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration29h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$772Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,292.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita to Vine Street Mobility Hub via I-35 N Access & Marek St, San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 23h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Antonio Station to Riverside - Downtown via Pomona Amtrak and Pomona - Downtown in around 29h 2m.

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