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

The distance between San Francisco and Riverton is around 629 miles (1,013km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Salt Lake City (SLC) then take the train to Draper Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $105
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Train

Take the train to Salt Lake City.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $120
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Bus

Take the bus to Las Vegas Downtown then St. George Dixie State and then to Draper.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $100
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake - Riverton City.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Distance752 miles (1,211km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Francisco and Riverton

There are several options for getting from San Francisco to Riverton by plane, train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the underground, then fly and then take the train which costs around $95 and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $105.

The distance between San Francisco and Riverton is around 629 miles (1,013km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,445 miles (2,326km)

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

The quickest way to get from San Francisco to Riverton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx $105.

The cheapest way to travel between San Francisco and Riverton, if you exclude driving, is to take the underground, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around $95 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Francisco and Riverton. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Francisco to Riverton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Richmond, Salt Lake City and Draper Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 50m.

Amtrak run train services between San Francisco and Riverton. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 17h 50m, 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 San Francisco and Riverton. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Francisco to Riverton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Las Vegas Downtown, St. George Dixie State and Draper. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 40m.

Flixbus USA and Salt Lake Express run regular bus services between San Francisco and Riverton. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 18h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Francisco to Riverton. We recommend that you fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Salt Lake City (SLC) then take the train to Draper Station. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Riverton is Lincoln Airport (LNK) (LNK) which is approximately 101km (63 miles) from Riverton. Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (DSM) 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 San Francisco and Riverton. The distance is around 752 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 San Francisco to Riverton is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around $105.

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Francisco and Riverton

Transport options from San Francisco to Riverton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3hrs
$105
hourly1,027km (638 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
$95
hourly1,013km (629 miles)
Train to Milpitas, Fly4hrs
$205
hourly1,060km (659 miles)
Train
17h 50m
$120
twice daily1,349km (838 miles)
Bus
18h 40m
$100
4 times a week1,634km (1,015 miles)
Drive
11h 35m
$75
on demand1,211km (752 miles)

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Airports near Riverton

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

LNK
Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63 miles (101km) from Riverton
MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
106 miles (171km) from Riverton
DSM
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
International Airport
Distance
116 miles (186km) from Riverton