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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana is to bus which costs $330 - $600 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $350 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and San Diego–Tijuana?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to San Diego–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 9m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and San Diego–Tijuana?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Santa Ana and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana?

The distance between Riverside and San Diego–Tijuana is 237 km. The road distance is 181.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 52m and costs $650 - $1400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana?

The best way to get from Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $330 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $450 - $1000 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana bus arrive?

Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana is 181 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana.

Where can I stay near San Diego–Tijuana?

There are 573+ hotels available in San Diego–Tijuana.

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

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

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
4h 52m
$667–1,398
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 9m
$338–580
Drive 181.4 km
1. Drive from Riverside to San Diego–Tijuanacar 181.4 km
1h 58m
$350–506
Line 14 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Benton + Prospect/ V.A. Hospitalbus 14
2. Take the bus from Valley Blvd - Bloomington to San Ysidro, CAbus Las Vegas
6h 13m
$843–1,364
Train
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 29m
$454–980

Riverside to San Diego–Tijuana by train and tram

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4h 52mAverage Duration

$667Cheapest Price

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Distance: 236.5 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Riverside to San Ysidro Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $330–550 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to San Ysidro Station via Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, San Diego, and Santa Fe Depot in around 6h 29m.

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