What is the cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Riverside is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Jolla to Riverside?

The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between La Jolla and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via San Diego and UCR at Bannockburn Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between La Jolla and Riverside?

No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Riverside. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from La Jolla to Riverside?

The distance between La Jolla and Riverside is 118 miles. The road distance is 95.7 miles.

How do I travel from La Jolla to Riverside without a car?

The best way to get from La Jolla to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $18 - $35.

How long does it take to get from La Jolla to Riverside?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from La Jolla to Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Jolla to Riverside bus from?

La Jolla to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the La Jolla to Riverside train from?

La Jolla to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from La Jolla to Riverside?

The best way to get from La Jolla to Riverside is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the La Jolla to Riverside bus arrive?

La Jolla to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Riverside station.

Where does the La Jolla to Riverside train arrive?

La Jolla to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from La Jolla to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Riverside is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from La Jolla to Riverside.

How do I get a bus ticket from La Jolla to Riverside?

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Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 221+ hotels available in Riverside.

La Jolla to Riverside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Riverside by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Riversidebus FlixBus 2015 / ...
4h 57m
$18–33
Train
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
5h 21m
$40–77
Drive 95.1 mi
1. Drive from La Jolla to Riversidecar 95.1 mi
1h 45m
$18–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
5h 49m
$18–29

La Jolla to Riverside by bus and foot (Flixbus)

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Riverside twice daily. Tickets cost $15–26 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Riverside - Downtown via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Santa Ana in around 5h 21m.

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