There are 4 ways to get from San Simeon to Riverside by taxi, train, car, 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.
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$187–296Drive 276.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Simeon to Riversidecar 276.8 mi
5h 11m$51–73Bus, 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$153–248Bus, 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 48m$152–252
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Simeon to Riverside is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from San Simeon to Riverside is to drive which takes 5h 11m 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 $180 - $300.
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 11m to drive from San Simeon to Riverside.
There are 265+ 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 drive from San Simeon to Riverside in around 5h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Hearst & San Simeon to Morro Bay Park
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Hearst & San Simeon to Morro Bay Park
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $90–140
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