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The average train between Riverside and National City takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Riverside to National City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Riverside and National City. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverside is at 5:10 PM which arrives into National City at 9:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Santa Ana and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Riverside to National City. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown station and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station via Santa Ana station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Riverside to National City train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
Riverside to National City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between Riverside and National City is 144.5 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to 8th Street Station via Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 4h 28m.
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