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How to get fromRiverside to Otay Mesaby train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, train (Amtrak), or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to Otay Mesa by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, train (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram tram
    5h 17m
    $58–109

  2. Drive  112.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Otay Mesacar car 112.6 mi
    2h
    $21–30

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    6h 12m
    $22–40

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    6h 56m
    $36–59

  5. Line 22 bus, line 30 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Wilkerson & Fourthbus bus 30
    3. Take the bus from Perris to San Ysidrobus bus
    9h 8m
    $36–62

Riverside to Otay Mesa by train, tram, and bus

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Otay Mesa, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $18–28 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd via Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, Iris Avenue Station, and Iris Avenue Transit Center in around 6h 56m.

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