What is the cheapest way to get from Old Town San Diego to Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from Old Town San Diego to Riverside is to bus which costs $17 - $29 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Old Town San Diego to Riverside?

The fastest way to get from Old Town San Diego to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Old Town San Diego and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Old Town San Diego to Riverside. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via UCR at Bannockburn Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Old Town San Diego and Riverside?

No, there is no direct train from Old Town San Diego 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 3h 50m.

How far is it from Old Town San Diego to Riverside?

The distance between Old Town San Diego and Riverside is 107 miles. The road distance is 97.3 miles.

How do I travel from Old Town San Diego to Riverside without a car?

The best way to get from Old Town San Diego to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $17 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Old Town San Diego to Riverside?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Old Town San Diego to Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Old Town San Diego to Riverside bus from?

Old Town San Diego to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Old Town San Diego to Riverside train from?

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

Train or bus from Old Town San Diego to Riverside?

The best way to get from Old Town San Diego to Riverside is to bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $17 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Old Town San Diego to Riverside bus arrive?

Old Town San Diego to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Riverside station.

Where does the Old Town San Diego to Riverside train arrive?

Old Town San Diego to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Old Town San Diego to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Old Town San Diego to Riverside is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Old Town San Diego to Riverside.

How do I get a train ticket from Old Town San Diego to Riverside?

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Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 220+ hotels available in Riverside.

Old Town San Diego to Riverside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Old Town San Diego to Riverside by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus (Flixbus)
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1. Take the bus from San Diego to Riversidebus FlixBus 2015 / ...
3h 21m
$17–28
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
3h 50m
$36–70
Drive 96.7 mi
1. Drive from Old Town San Diego to Riversidecar 96.7 mi
1h 42m
$18–26
Train via Oceanside
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
4h 11m
$25–44

Old Town San Diego to Riverside by bus and foot (Flixbus)

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3h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.4 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Riverside 4 times a day. Tickets cost $16–27 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Riverside - Downtown via Santa Ana in around 3h 50m.

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