There are 5 ways to get from San Simeon to Riverside by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from San Simeon to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
10h 30m$202–316Drive 276.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Simeon to Riversidecar 276.8 mi
5h 10m$51–73Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Hearst & San Simeon to Morro Bay Parkbus 15S
- Take the taxi from Government Center to Santa Maria Airport, CAtaxi
- Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
11h 18m$216–275Bus, taxi, train
- Take the bus from Hearst & San Simeon to Morro Bay Parkbus 15S
- Take the taxi from Government Center to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
11h 21m$163–258Bus, taxi, train via Anaheim
- Take the bus from Hearst & San Simeon to Morro Bay Parkbus 15S
- Take the taxi from Government Center to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
12h 15m$167–272
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Simeon to Riverside is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from San Simeon to Riverside is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $50 - $75.
The distance between San Simeon and Riverside is 353 miles. The road distance is 278.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Simeon to Riverside without a car is to taxi and train which takes 10h 30m and costs $200 - $320.
It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from San Simeon to Riverside, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between San Simeon to Riverside is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from San Simeon to Riverside.
There are 271+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between San Simeon, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from San Simeon to Riverside. However, you can take the taxi to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Riverside - Downtown. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Morro Bay Park, take the bus to Government Center, take the taxi to Santa Maria Airport, CA, take the bus to Los Angeles Airport, CA, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, walk to San Bernardino Transit Center, then take the line 215 bus to Vine Street Mobility Hub.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Hearst & San Simeon to Morro Bay Park
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Hearst & San Simeon to Morro Bay Park
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Hearst & San Simeon to Morro Bay Park
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–105
- Website
- https://www.centralcoastshuttle.com
- one way non-prepaid
- $90–105
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $85–100
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Harbor Blvd at Disneyland to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $90–140
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