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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Downtown San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Downtown San Diego. However, there are services departing from Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at San Diego via Katella-Harbor and Anaheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and Downtown San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Downtown San Diego. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at San Diego via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Riverside to Downtown San Diego?

The distance between Riverside and Downtown San Diego is 133 miles. The road distance is 98.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Downtown San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $35 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Riverside to Downtown San Diego, including transfers.

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

Riverside to Downtown San Diego bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Vine St. Mobility Hub station.

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

Riverside to Downtown San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to Downtown San Diego?

The best way to get from Riverside to Downtown San Diego is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Riverside to Downtown San Diego bus arrive?

Riverside to Downtown San Diego bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor + Katella station.

Where does the Riverside to Downtown San Diego train arrive?

Riverside to Downtown San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Downtown San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Downtown San Diego is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Riverside to Downtown San Diego.

Where can I stay near Downtown San Diego?

There are 1927+ hotels available in Downtown San Diego.

Riverside to Downtown San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 1 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to Downtown San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 24m
$38–77
Line 1 bus, bus, tram
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus 1
2. Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus
3. Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to City College Stationtram
4h 54m
$16–41
Drive 97.5 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Downtown San Diegocar 97.5 mi
1h 42m
$18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus 200
2. Take the bus from Anaheim to San Diegobus Los Angeles
5h 19m
$22–36
Train via Oceanside
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 49m
$27–51

Riverside to Downtown San Diego by bus, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132.2 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Downtown San Diego via Santa Ana and San Diego in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Downtown San Diego via Harbor + Katella, Katella-Harbor, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim, and San Diego in around 5h 19m.

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