What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Riverside–Downtown Station?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Vine St. Mobility Hub via UCR at Bannockburn Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Riverside–Downtown Station?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station?

The distance between San Diego and Riverside–Downtown Station is 132 miles. The road distance is 98.3 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station without a car is to train via Oceanside which takes 3h 58m and costs $24 - $45.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station bus from?

San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station train from?

San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station?

The best way to get from San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station is to train via Oceanside which takes 3h 58m and costs $24 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $40 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station bus arrive?

San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Riverside station.

Where does the San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station train arrive?

San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station?

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Where can I stay near Riverside–Downtown Station?

There are 220+ hotels available in Riverside–Downtown Station.

San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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Train via Oceanside
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
3h 58m
$25–44
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Riversidebus FlixBus 2015 / ...
4h 19m
$16–40
Drive 97.8 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Stationcar 97.8 mi
1h 43m
$18–26
Train
1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
3h 59m
$36–72
Bus via Anaheim
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus Tijuana
2. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus 200
4h 31m
$23–36

San Diego to Riverside–Downtown Station by train

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Distance: 130.8 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Riverside–Downtown Station, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Riverside - Downtown via Oceanside in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Riverside twice daily. Tickets cost $13–23 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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