How to travel from Riverton to San Francisco, United States of America

The distance between Riverton and San Francisco is around 629 miles (1,012km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the underground which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Riverton to San Francisco by train, plane, subway, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out San FranciscoRiverton if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
plane
+
train
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to North Temple Station then fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland (OAK) then take the train to Powell Street.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    $95
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
train
+

Train

Take the train to Richmond.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $120
💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Las Vegas Downtown and then to San Francisco.

  • Duration19h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $68
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to San Francisco.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Distance753 miles (1,211km)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Riverton and San Francisco

There are several options for getting from Riverton to San Francisco by train, plane, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $68 and will take around 19h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the underground and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $95.

The distance between Riverton and San Francisco is around 629 miles (1,012km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,445 miles (2,326km)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Riverton and San Francisco by train, plane and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Riverton to San Francisco is to take the train, then fly and then take the underground which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx $95.

The cheapest way to travel between Riverton and San Francisco, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $68 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Riverton and San Francisco. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Riverton to San Francisco. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Draper Station, Salt Lake Central Station and Richmond. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 40m.

Amtrak run train services between Riverton and San Francisco. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 18h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Riverton and San Francisco. It typically takes around 19h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Riverton to San Francisco. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Draper/South Jordan and Las Vegas Downtown. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 55m.

Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Riverton and San Francisco. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 19h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Riverton to San Francisco. We recommend that you take the train to North Temple Station then fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland (OAK) then take the train to Powell Street. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to San Francisco is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (SFO) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from San Francisco. Oakland International Airport (OAK) (OAK) and Buchanan Field (CCR) (CCR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Riverton and San Francisco. The distance is around 753 miles (1,211km) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Riverton to San Francisco is to take the train, then fly and then take the underground which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around $95.

How do I get from Riverton to San Francisco

Compare travel optionsbetween Riverton and San Francisco

Transport options from Riverton to San Francisco
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 25m
$95
hourly1,012km (629 miles)
Train to North Temple Station, Fly3h 35m
$105
hourly1,031km (640 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
$205
hourly1,060km (659 miles)
Train
18h 40m
$120
twice daily1,349km (838 miles)
Bus
19h 55m
$68
4 times a week1,625km (1,010 miles)
Drive
11h 35m
$75
on demand1,211km (753 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Riverton and San Francisco

Airlines

Train operators

Bus companies

Airports near San Francisco

The following major airports near San Francisco offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SFO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (18km) from San Francisco
OAK
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
International Airport
Distance
12 miles (20km) from San Francisco
CCR
Buchanan Field (CCR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
25 miles (40km) from San Francisco