There are 5 ways to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Riverside by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Riversidebus FlixBus 2015 / ...
4h 44m$16–27Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
5h 9m$38–77Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Riverside99.1 mi
1h 46mDrive 99.1 mi
- Drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Riversidecar 99.1 mi
1h 46m$19–27Train via Oceanside
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
5h 29m$24–44
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Riverside by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Riverside is to bus which costs $16 - $27 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Terminal 1 Transportation Island and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via San Diego and UCR at Bannockburn Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Riverside. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Riverside is 114 miles. The road distance is 99.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $16 - $27.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Riverside, including transfers.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Riverside is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $16 - $27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between San Diego Airport (SAN), USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Riverside twice daily. Tickets cost $15–25 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr to Riverside - Downtown via Broadway & Pacific Hwy, San Diego, and Santa Ana in around 5h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Diego-SAN to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Riverside station.
San Diego Airport (SAN) to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego Airport (SAN) to Riverside is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from San Diego Airport (SAN) to Riverside.
There are 220+ hotels available in Riverside.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Diego Airport (SAN) and Riverside. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.