There are 5 ways to get from Riverside to Sorrento Valley by bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
5h 2m$37–59Drive 86.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Sorrento Valleycar 86.9 mi
1h 33m$15–22Train
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 25m$48–84Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus 1
- Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 7m$17–28Train, bus
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
6h 33m$16–29
Riverside to Sorrento Valley by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Sorrento Valley is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Sorrento Valley is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Sorrento Valley. However, there are services departing from Vine Street Mobility Hub and arriving at Mira Mesa Bl & Pacific Heights Bl via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino, Escondido Transit Center and Miramar College Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Sorrento Valley station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Sorrento Valley Station via Santa Ana and Solana Beach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Riverside and Sorrento Valley is 124 miles. The road distance is 87.4 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Sorrento Valley without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Riverside to Sorrento Valley, including transfers.
Riverside to Sorrento Valley bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Bernardino station.
Riverside to Sorrento Valley train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Sorrento Valley is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Sorrento Valley, CA, USA?
Limousine Express operates a bus from San Bernardino to Escondido once daily. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Pacific Heights Blvd & Mira Mesa Blvd via Santa Ana, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Solana Beach Station, Sorrento Valley Station, and Sorrento Valley COASTER Station in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $29–45
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to UCR at Bannockburn Village
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Adults
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Riverside to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Riverside to Sorrento Valley bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Escondido station.
Riverside to Sorrento Valley train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Sorrento Valley is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Riverside to Sorrento Valley.
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