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How to get fromDowntown San Diego to Riversideby train (Amtrak), tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Downtown San Diego to Riverside by train (Amtrak), tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    4h 23m
    $37–73

  2. Tram, bus, line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from City College Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Riversidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Magnolia + Beattybus bus 1
    4h 47m
    $18–41

  3. Drive 98.3 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown San Diego to Riversidecar car 98.3 mi
    1h 44m
    $18–26

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus 200
    4h 50m
    $24–37

  5. Train via Oceanside

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    5h 30m
    $25–44

Downtown San Diego to Riverside by foot, tram, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Downtown San Diego to Riverside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 132.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Downtown San Diego, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown San Diego to Riverside - Downtown via San Diego and Santa Ana in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown San Diego to Magnolia + Sunnyside via San Diego, Anaheim, Artic - Dock 6, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 4h 50m.

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