There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Riverview by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA)plane SAN - TPA
7h 5m$135–552Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus
2d 10h$427–656Train, bus
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Ruskinbus
2d 12h$588–1,231Drive 2,415.1 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Riverviewcar 2,415.1 mi
38h 50m$441–637Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain
3d 17h$969–2,464
San Diego to Riverview by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Riverview is to fly which costs $130 - $550 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Riverview is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Riverview. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at US Hwy 301 @ Balm Riverview Rd via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd and US Hwy 41 @ Shell Point Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Riverview. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Tampa via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 17h.
The distance between San Diego and Riverview is 2121 miles. The road distance is 2429.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Riverview without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 10h and costs $420 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from San Diego to Riverview, including transfers.
San Diego to Riverview bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Riverview train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Riverview is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $700 and takes 2 days 10h, you could also train, which costs $950 - $2,500 and takes 3 days 17h.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Riverview, Hillsborough County, FL, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tampa (TPA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to US Hwy 301 @ Balm Riverview Rd via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Ruskin, and US Hwy 41 @ Shell Point Rd in around 2d 10h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tampa via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tampa via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tampa via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Tampa via San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $400–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Riverview bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Riverview is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 11:57 PM in San Diego and 2:57 AM in Riverview.
San Diego to Riverview train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Riverview is 2429 miles. It takes approximately 38h 50m to drive from San Diego to Riverview.
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