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How to get fromSan Francisco to University of California, Riversideby plane, bus, subway, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 12 ways to get from San Francisco to University of California, Riverside by plane, bus, subway, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to San Bernardino International Airport, line 215 bus, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)plane plane SFO - SBD
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus bus
    4h 26m
    $105–388

  2. BART, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 24m
    $69–94

  3. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    16h 6m
    $151–308

  4. Drive 434.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to University of California, Riversidecar car 434.4 mi
    7h 14m
    $80–115

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train, line 215 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SFO - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus bus
    6h 9m
    $91–398

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, line 215 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the subway from Powell Street to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus bus
    6h 11m
    $257–774

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, line 215 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus bus
    7h 5m
    $203–830

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 23m
    $203–684

  9. Fly Oakland International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 5m
    $262–788

  10. Fly San Francisco International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SFO - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 10m
    $206–742

  11. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riversidebus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    12h 10m
    $77–128

  12. Bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus bus 200
    13h 56m
    $70–132

San Francisco to University of California, Riverside by subway, bus, tram, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 405 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and University of California, Riverside, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to University of California, Riverside via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Riverside - Downtown, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 16h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to University of California, Riverside via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, and Riverside in around 12h 10m.

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