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

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

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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
    $38–72

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Riversidebus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    4h 28m
    $17–28

  3. Drive 97.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Riversidecar car 97.8 mi
    1h 44m
    $18–26

  4. 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 20m
    $26–46

  5. Bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Escondido to Perrisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus bus 22
    5h 24m

San Diego to Riverside by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Riverside twice daily. Tickets cost $16–27 and the journey takes 2h 25m. FlixBus-us also services this route once daily.

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