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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to San Diego State University is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to San Diego State University is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and San Diego State University?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to San Diego State University. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at SDSU Transit Center via Riverside, Old Town Transit Center and College Av & University Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and San Diego State University?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to San Diego State University station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at SDSU Station via Santa Ana and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Riverside to San Diego State University?

The distance between Riverside and San Diego State University is 138 miles. The road distance is 96.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to San Diego State University without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $35 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Riverside to San Diego State University, including transfers.

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

Riverside to San Diego State University bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Magnolia + Sunnyside station.

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

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

Train or bus from Riverside to San Diego State University?

The best way to get from Riverside to San Diego State University is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus and line 10 bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Riverside to San Diego State University bus arrive?

Riverside to San Diego State University bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at UCR at Bannockburn Village station.

Where does the Riverside to San Diego State University train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riverside to San Diego State University?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to San Diego State University is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Riverside to San Diego State University.

Where can I stay near San Diego State University?

There are 2193+ hotels available in San Diego State University.

Riverside to San Diego State University - 5 ways to travel via train

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

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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 22m
$39–87
Drive 95.8 mi
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1. Drive from Riverside to San Diego State Universitycar 95.8 mi
1h 42m
$18–26
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWYshuttle Las Vegas
2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
4h 59m
$26–47
Train via Oceanside
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 53m
$26–59
Line 1 bus, bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus 1
2. Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus
3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to University Av & College Avbus 10
6h 9m
$20–39

Riverside to San Diego State University by train, tram, and foot

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.8 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to San Diego State University via Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and SDSU Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to San Diego State University via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, San Diego, Old Town Transit Center, University Av & College Av, College Av & University Av, and SDSU Transit Center in around 6h 9m.

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