There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Bernardo to Riverside by tram, train, bus, car, or shuttle
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
4h 38m$16–29Drive 75.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Bernardo to Riversidecar 75.3 mi
1h 20m$14–20Bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Escondido to Perrisbus Lxus 2101
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 22
4h 56m$32–55Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University AveCbx
3h 10m$26–45
Rancho Bernardo to Riverside by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Riverside is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Bernardo to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd and arriving at Vine St. Mobility Hub via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, Escondido, Fourth + G Street and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Rancho Bernardo to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Escondido Transit Center and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Rancho Bernardo and Riverside is 121 miles. The road distance is 75.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Bernardo to Riverside without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 38m and costs $16 - $29.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Rancho Bernardo to Riverside, including transfers.
Rancho Bernardo to Riverside bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Escondido station.
Rancho Bernardo to Riverside train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Escondido Transit Center station.
Rancho Bernardo to Riverside bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Perris station.
What companies run services between Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rancho Bernardo Rd & Pomerado Rd to Vine St. Mobility Hub via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, Escondido Transit Center, Escondido, Perris, Fourth + G Street, and Perris Transit Center in around 4h 56m.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Escondido to Perris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $26–40
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Rancho Bernardo to Riverside train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Oceanside Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Bernardo to Riverside is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Rancho Bernardo to Riverside.
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