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How to get fromOtay Mesa to Riversideby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Otay Mesa to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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
    5h 53m
    $62–111

  2. Drive  112.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Otay Mesa to Riversidecar car 112.4 mi
    1h 59m
    $20–28

  3. Bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Perrisbus bus Lxus 2101
    2. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus bus 22
    6h 43m
    $38–62

  4. Train via Oceanside

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    6h 24m
    $38–59

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus 200
    7h 5m
    $26–52

Otay Mesa to Riverside by bus, tram, and train

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Otay Mesa, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to Riverside - Downtown via Iris Avenue Transit Center, Iris Avenue Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Santa Ana in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to Magnolia + Beatty via Iris Avenue Transit Center, San Ysidro Transit Center, San Ysidro, Perris, Fourth + G Street, Perris Transit Center, and Vine St. Mobility Hub in around 6h 43m.

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