How much is a bus ticket from Riverside-CA to San Francisco? How many hours? And by plane?

Question

I'll take a course in Riverside next january and I want to spend a weekend in San Francisco. Is it possible to go by bus? Or it's not worth it? Suggestions of budget accomodations in SF and things to do and see, please...

Answer 1

Greyhound.com will allow you to type in the specifics and get an immediate price.

San Francisco has not a lot in terms of cheap accommodations. I would try a hostel. Maybe Becks Motor Lodge on MArket Street. simple.

It depends what you are looking for. I owuld definately walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. There is a nude beach at the bottom of it - climb down the mountainside, it's gay there. If you go down the road about half a mile, ask people where Baker beach is- they will point you in the right direction. It's straight there.

The Mission District is full of good Mexican food, a vast array or unusual denizens. Just walk around and have some drinks/beers.

The Modern Art Museum is great and has a lot of great exhibits. Across the street from it is the Yerba Buena Center for teh Arts. Great exhibits there too.

Of course the gay scene is quite large in SF- if that's your flavor, spend some time in the Castro, or spend some time in the Castro regardless.

There is a lot of culture in North Beach. great Italian food, comedy clubs, bookstores and titty bars.

have fun, it beats Lake Elsinore.

Answer 2

- A flight is still the best way to go. It's quick (1 hour), and you can get to Downtown San Francisco very easily using the BART subway.

United Express flys directly from Riverside-Ontario Airport to San Francisco International Airport several times a day for about $200.00 round-trip.

- By train, Amtrak will get you there for roughly $120.00- $140.00 round-trip (depending on when you leave). It'll take 11 hours, and there's a 2 hour layover at Union Station in Los Angeles. But the train still beats the bus (at least you get to walk around and there's a dining car/lounge area).

- As a last resort, there are the Greyhound buses. It'll take roughly the same time as the trains, but it'll be far more uncomfortable because of the space constraints. However, it is very cheap...only $90.00 round-trip.

- In San Francisco, you can expect "Manhattan style" budget accomodations (that is... $50.00 for a "room" that's about the size of a closet with no TV and phone, and sleeping to the noise of police sirens and hookers below). Still, the important thing is that the place is relatively safe and clean inside. With that in mind, I recommend the San Remo, Grant Plaza, and the Dakota:

http://www.sanremohotel.com/

http://www.grantplaza.com/index.php

http://www.hotels.com/property.jsp?property=307600&PSRC=INKT&js=1&zz=1161497922285

- In this notoriously expensive city, it takes a little effort to keep costs down. However, it's easier than it seems...

Different major museums are free on different days of the week, you can time your visit to take advantage of this (ask the tourist office next to the Powell Street subway station for details). Even the very touristy Wharf attractions and theme parks like Marine World have coupons that lessen the blow a bit.

Observation floor bars and restaurants are pricey. You can take in the same skyline views by simply taking the elevator up to the top guestroom floors of the St. Francis or Mandarin Oriental (pretend to be a hotel guest).

Golden Gate Park is free if you don't indulge in Japanese tea or enter the Conservatory of Flowers. Fort Point and the Golden Gate Bridge is always free, as is the Presidio and Marin Headlands.

As an alternate to the costly mainstream theatres, the University of California campus in Berkeley always has a bunch of free (or very cheap) activities and performances.

Despite its reputation for secularism, San Francisco has some great historic churches and cathedrals (with Grace Cathedral, Old St. Mary's Cathedral, St. Paul and Peter, and the 225 year old Basilica San Francisco de Asis as the most significant). They're technically free, although in reality it'll cost a couple of bucks (they bring out the nuns to ask for a donation, and who could say 'no' to a nun?). Still, it's cheap sightseeing.

Arrive at nightclubs early to avoid the cover charges and dress code attitude. For some reason, they're always nicer when there's no line and the night is young. And before you head off, skip the expensive French bistros in favor of the humble Mexican "Mission burrito". San Francisco has the best (not to mention largest) burritos in the United States.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Greyhound is cheaper but you will be more comfortable by riding Amtrak. See their websites and compare prices. Going from Riverside to San Francisco would be a long drive and you will have back pains if you arent comfortable with your trip.
If going to San Francisco, check on downtown area near Powell for accommodation. I suggest that you ride the cable car from Powell, from there it will give you a bird's eye view of the famous Alcatraz. The cable car will cost about $5.00 and the short trip will end at Fisherman's wharf. You can have lunch over there at Pier 33. After lunch, you can walk over there, there is a wax museum, package tours and you can buy souvenirs at low prices. Try the double decker tour of the city, or to Golden Gate or Alcatraz. I had tried the city tour of the city at $25.00 with my friend who treated me over. It will show you around downtown, with the Moscone Convention Center, Levis, Union Square, Entrance to Chinatown, etc. or you skip the city tour and see Alcatraz or probably Monterey. I guess this is more expensive.You can go to Chinatown from there and buy souvenirs also. You can shop over and see the famous Macy's, Nordstrom, Nieman Marcus, and other famous stores there!
Try riding the BART ( Bay Area Rapid Transport) from San Francisco and take a round trip of it. The train goes to the Contra Costa County, like LaFayette, Martinez, Antioch, Pittsburgh, Concord, etc.
Go to the Embarcadero, some children go skating over there.
Try going to the nearby Daly City since parking there is more accessible. Residents of San Francisco go there for shopping. I had tried it there last Christmas. Parking at San Francisco is more expensive.
Go to Golden Gate Bridge & see the Japanese park! At night, go around downtown, an see the Italian restaurants there.
Find and see Lombard St. , the crookedest st and enjoy the up and down streets of San Francisco, be careful when driving and parking!
Drive at night and see the house of the millionaires.
If you are tight on budget just study the map and the websites and plan your day well so that you can get the most out of it even without joining the tours.

Answer 5

Oh man, don't take the bus. My parents live kind of near Riverside, and they took the bus up to SF once. It took them 12 hours and were not comfortable, not to mention that the bus bathroom smelled.

By plane only takes about 45 minutes, but if it's too expensive to fly, try driving. It'll take about 6 hours. Since you want to just spend the weekend though, I recommend flying so you can spend more time in the city.

Answer 6

I do not believe that's true

Answer 7

Always when i submit a question, even if its the easiest one, nobody can give me a good informed answer on this site. Wtf happened to people who actually take the time to write an answer?

Answer 8

Not sure what to say