There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to Kearny Mesa by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, line 235 bus
best- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Drbus 235
4h 30mDrive 90.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Kearny Mesacar 90.5 mi
1h 35m$17–24Train via Santa Ana
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 32m$39–77Bus
- Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 23m$18–34Train
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 6m$26–49
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Kearny Mesa is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Kearny Mesa is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Kearny Mesa. However, there are services departing from Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr via San Bernardino and Escondido Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Kearny Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Fashion Valley Station via Santa Ana and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Riverside and Kearny Mesa is 125 miles. The road distance is 91 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Kearny Mesa without a car is to bus and line 235 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Riverside to Kearny Mesa, including transfers.
Riverside to Kearny Mesa bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Bernardino station.
Riverside to Kearny Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Kearny Mesa is to bus and line 235 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Santa Ana, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Kearny Mesa, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr via San Bernardino, San Bernardino, Escondido, and Escondido Transit Center in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Kearny Villa Rd & Century Park Ct via Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, Fashion Valley Station, and Fashion Valley Transit Center in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Escondido Transit Center to Clairemont Mesa Bl & Complex Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Riverside to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Riverside to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Kearny Mesa bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Escondido station.
Riverside to Kearny Mesa train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Kearny Mesa is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Riverside to Kearny Mesa.
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