There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo Station to Riverside by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2030
7h 12m$41–66Train
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
8h 12m$81–160Drive 237.8 mi
- Drive from San Luis Obispo Station to Riversidecar 237.8 mi
4h 24m$44–63Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SBP - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
6h 15m$238–468Train, bus
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
9h 6m$82–170Fly to Ontario International Airport
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SBP - ONT
8h 9m$56–276
San Luis Obispo Station to Riverside by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo Station to Riverside is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo Station to Riverside is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo Station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from San Luis Obispo Station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between San Luis Obispo Station and Riverside is 256 miles. The road distance is 239.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo Station to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from San Luis Obispo Station to Riverside, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo Station to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
San Luis Obispo Station to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo Station to Riverside is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 8h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $280 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo Station, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from San Luis Obispo Station to Vine Street Mobility Hub via San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Luis Obispo to Riverside - Downtown via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 8h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
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More Questions & Answers
San Luis Obispo Station to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Luis Obispo Station to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo Station to Riverside is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from San Luis Obispo Station to Riverside.
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