There are 4 ways to get from National City to Menifee by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Perrisbus Lxus 2101
4h 17m$34–66Drive 78.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from National City to Menifeecar 78.7 mi
1h 22m$15–21Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line
6h 31m$43–83Tram, bus
- Take the tram from 8th Street Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Stationtram
- Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Encanto 28410 + Hillside Aptsbus 61
6h 13m
National City to Menifee by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from National City to Menifee is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from National City to Menifee is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from National City to Menifee. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro and arriving at Palomar + Mathews via Fourth + G Street and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from National City station to Menifee. However, there are services departing from 8th Street Station and arriving at Perris - Downtown via San Diego and Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between National City and Menifee is 122 miles. The road distance is 79.2 miles.
The best way to get from National City to Menifee without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from National City to Menifee, including transfers.
National City to Menifee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from San Ysidro station.
National City to Menifee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from National City to Menifee is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between National City, CA, USA and Menifee, CA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from San Ysidro to Perris once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from 8th Street Station to Palomar + Mathews via America Plaza Station, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, Perris - Downtown, and Perris Transit Center in around 6h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from 8th Street Station to UCSD Health La Jolla Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from San Ysidro to Perris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Promenade Mall to Encanto 28410 + Hillside Apts
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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More Questions & Answers
National City to Menifee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Perris station.
National City to Menifee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between National City to Menifee is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from National City to Menifee.
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