What is the cheapest way to get from Pacific Beach to Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from Pacific Beach to Riverside is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pacific Beach to Riverside?

The fastest way to get from Pacific Beach to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Pacific Beach and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Beach to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Grand Av & Ingraham St and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via San Diego and UCR at Bannockburn Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Pacific Beach and Riverside?

No, there is no direct train from Pacific Beach 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 4h 58m.

How far is it from Pacific Beach to Riverside?

The distance between Pacific Beach and Riverside is 112 miles. The road distance is 96.5 miles.

How do I travel from Pacific Beach to Riverside without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Pacific Beach to Riverside?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Pacific Beach to Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pacific Beach to Riverside bus from?

Pacific Beach to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the Pacific Beach to Riverside train from?

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

Train or bus from Pacific Beach to Riverside?

The best way to get from Pacific Beach to Riverside is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Pacific Beach to Riverside bus arrive?

Pacific Beach to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Riverside station.

Where does the Pacific Beach to Riverside train arrive?

Pacific Beach to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Pacific Beach to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Beach to Riverside is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Pacific Beach to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 245+ hotels available in Riverside.

Pacific Beach to Riverside - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pacific Beach 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 35m
$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
4h 58m
$40–77
Drive 96 mi
1. Drive from Pacific Beach to Riversidecar 96 mi
1h 43m
$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
6h 14m
$18–29

Pacific Beach to Riverside by bus and foot (Flixbus)

13Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 111.6 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Pacific Beach, 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 Grand Av & Lamont St to Riverside - Downtown via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Santa Ana in around 4h 58m.

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