There are 5 ways to get from San Diego State University to Riverside by bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
- Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University AveCbx
4h 55m$28–47Drive 95.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego State University to Riversidecar 95.7 mi
1h 42m$18–26Train
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
5h 13m$37–71Train 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 34m$25–44Line 10 bus, bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 10
- Take the bus from San Diego to Riversidebus
- Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Magnolia + Beattybus 1
5h 44m$22–40
San Diego State University to Riverside by foot, bus, and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego State University to Riverside is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego State University to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego State University to Riverside. However, there are services departing from SDSU Transit Center and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via University Av & College Av, San Diego and UCR at Bannockburn Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego State University station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from SDSU Station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between San Diego State University and Riverside is 119 miles. The road distance is 96.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to Riverside without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 4h 55m and costs $27 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from San Diego State University to Riverside, including transfers.
San Diego State University to Riverside bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from University Av & College Av station.
San Diego State University to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from San Diego State University to Riverside is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can line 10 bus and bus and line 1 bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between San Diego State University, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from San Diego State University to Riverside - Downtown via SDSU Station, Old Town Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Santa Ana in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Diego State University to Magnolia + Beatty via SDSU Transit Center, College Av & University Av, University Av & College Av, Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, Riverside, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 5h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from University Av & College Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Magnolia + Beatty
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego State University to Riverside bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Transit Center station.
San Diego State University to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego State University to Riverside is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from San Diego State University to Riverside.
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