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How to get fromSan Luis Obispo to Riversideby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Riverside by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2030
    7h 6m
    $42–69

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    8h 12m
    $82–160

  3. Drive 238.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Riversidecar car 238.4 mi
    4h 25m
    $44–63

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBP - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    6h 5m
    $238–468

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Government Center to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus 10S
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 20m
    $107–134

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SBP - ONT
    7h 58m
    $56–276

San Luis Obispo to Riverside by bus (Flixbus)

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Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Los Angeles Union Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 7h 6m. 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.

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