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How to get fromSan Diego to Riversideby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or shuttle

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    3h 59m
    $59–90

  2. Drive  97.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Riversidecar car 97.8 mi
    1h 44m
    $17–25

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus FlixBus N2003 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus 200
    5h 32m
    $19–32

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus Cbx
    3h 45m
    $24–40

  5. Train via Oceanside

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    4h 25m
    $35–53

San Diego to Riverside by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from San Diego to Riverside - Downtown via Santa Ana in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from County Center/Little Italy Station to Magnolia + Sunnyside via Old Town Station, San Diego, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 6, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 5h 32m.

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