What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to National City?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to National City is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to National City?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to National City is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and National City?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to National City. However, there are services departing from Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at 8th St & F Av via Katella-Harbor, Anaheim and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and National City?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to National City station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at 8th Street Station via Santa Ana and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Riverside to National City?

The distance between Riverside and National City is 137 miles. The road distance is 100.8 miles.

How do I travel from Riverside to National City without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to National City without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to National City?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Riverside to National City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to National City bus from?

Riverside to National City bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Vine St. Mobility Hub station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to National City train from?

Riverside to National City train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to National City?

The best way to get from Riverside to National City is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Riverside to National City bus arrive?

Riverside to National City bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor + Katella station.

Where does the Riverside to National City train arrive?

Riverside to National City train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Riverside to National City?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to National City is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Riverside to National City.

Where can I stay near National City?

There are 2185+ hotels available in National City.

Riverside to National City - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to National City 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 Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 28m
$38–72
Drive 100.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverside to National Citycar 100.2 mi
1h 45m
$19–27
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
2. Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to 8th Street Stationtram Blue
5h 3m
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 28m
$24–41
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
6h 5m
$25–46

Riverside to National City by train and tram

44Weekly Services

4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.1 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and National City, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to 8th Street Station via Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to 8th St & F Av via Harbor + Katella, Katella-Harbor, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 5h 28m.

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