There are 3 ways to get from San Diego to Rialto by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
4h 31m$20–32Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
4h 58m$28–47Drive 105.4 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Rialtocar 105.4 mi
1h 51m$20–28
San Diego to Rialto by tram and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Rialto is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Rialto is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Rialto. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Foothill @ Riverside Avenue via San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Rialto. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at San Bernardino - Downtown via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between San Diego and Rialto is 120 miles. The road distance is 106 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Rialto without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from San Diego to Rialto, including transfers.
San Diego to Rialto bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Rialto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Rialto is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Rialto, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center twice daily. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Foothill @ Riverside Avenue via Oceanside, San Bernardino - Downtown, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 4h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Rialto bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.
San Diego to Rialto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Rialto is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from San Diego to Rialto.
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