There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to Playas de Tijuana by train, tram, bus (Flixbus), car, train (Amtrak), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the tram from Old Town Station to Iris Avenue Stationtram
4h 59m$702–1,464Drive 191.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Playas de Tijuanacar 191.6 km
2h 6m$372–537Bus
- Take the bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 20m$637–975Train
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 36m$469–835Line 22 bus, line 30 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Centerbus 22
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Wilkerson & Fourthbus 30
- Take the bus from Perris to San Ysidrobus
7h 48m$598–945
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Playas de Tijuana is to drive which costs $370 - $550 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Playas de Tijuana is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $370 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Playas de Tijuana. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at San Ysidro Bus Terminal via Riverside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Playas de Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Iris Avenue Station via Santa Ana and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Riverside and Playas de Tijuana is 250 km. The road distance is 191.6 km.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Riverside to Playas de Tijuana, including transfers.
Riverside to Playas de Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside to Playas de Tijuana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Playas de Tijuana is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $600 - $1000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $460 - $850 and takes 6h 36m.
Riverside to Playas de Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Playas de Tijuana, Mexico?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $320–550 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Playas de Tijuana via Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Iris Avenue Station in around 6h 36m.
- 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
- $140–200
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–290
- 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
- $490–1,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $220–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from Old Town Station to Iris Avenue Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $320–550
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–900
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $600–900
Bus from Perris to San Ysidro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–800
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $550–800
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–40
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $8–30
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $12–30
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $29–40
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Wilkerson & Fourth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–30
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $8–23
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $12–23
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $29–30
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Playas de Tijuana train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Playas de Tijuana is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Riverside to Playas de Tijuana.
There are 806+ hotels available in Playas de Tijuana.













