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Trip Overview

The average bus between Riverside and San Diego–Tijuana takes 5h 11m and the fastest bus takes 3h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 11m
Duration
204 km
Distance
$453
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana bus times

Buses run twice daily between Riverside and San Diego–Tijuana. The earliest departure is at 12:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Riverside is at 2:45 PM which arrives into San Diego–Tijuana at 6:45 PM. All services require a transfer at UCR at Bannockburn Village and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Riverside Transit AgencyFlixbus USA6h 18m • 1 change
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    Riverside Transit AgencyFlixbus USA4h 24m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Riverside Transit AgencyFlixbus USA6h 18m • 1 change
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    Riverside Transit AgencyFlixbus USA4h 24m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Riverside Transit AgencyFlixbus USA6h 3m • 1 change
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    Riverside Transit AgencyFlixbus USA3h 59m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Riverside Transit AgencyFlixbus USA6h 3m • 1 change
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    Riverside Transit AgencyFlixbus USA3h 59m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Riverside Transit AgencyFlixbus USA6h 18m • 1 change
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    Riverside Transit AgencyFlixbus USA4h 24m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Riverside Transit AgencyFlixbus USA6h 18m • 1 change
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    Riverside Transit AgencyFlixbus USA4h 24m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Riverside Transit AgencyFlixbus USA4h 24m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 203.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and San Diego–Tijuana, Mexico?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $350–550 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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