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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to San Diego is to bus which costs $16 - $29 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at San Diego via Riverside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to 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.

How far is it from Riverside to San Diego?

The distance between Riverside and San Diego is 132 miles. The road distance is 98.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $35 - $75.

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

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

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

Riverside to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.

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

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

Train or bus from Riverside to San Diego?

The best way to get from Riverside to San Diego is to train which takes 4h and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $29 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Riverside to San Diego bus arrive?

Riverside to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Riverside to San Diego train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riverside to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to San Diego is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Riverside to San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Riverside to San Diego?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Riverside to San Diego?

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Where can I stay near San Diego?

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Riverside to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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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
$39–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
4h 57m
$16–29
Drive 98 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to San Diegocar 98 mi
1h 43m
$18–26
Bus via Escondido
1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Union Stbus 235 / ...
4h 59m
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 31m
$25–46

Riverside to San Diego by train

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Distance: 131 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to San Diego via Santa Ana in around 4h. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Riverside to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $16–27 and the journey takes 2h 40m. FlixBus-us also services this route once daily.

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