There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to University of California, Riverside by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Riversidebus FlixBus 2015 / ...
3h 42m$16–27Train via Oceanside
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
4h 27m$26–46Drive 95.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego to University of California, Riversidecar 95.8 mi
1h 38m$18–26Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
4h 28m$38–75
San Diego to University of California, Riverside by tram, bus, and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to University of California, Riverside is to bus which costs $16 - $27 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to University of California, Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to University of California, Riverside. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Riverside via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to University of California, Riverside. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between San Diego and University of California, Riverside is 104 miles. The road distance is 96.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to University of California, Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $16 - $27.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from San Diego to University of California, Riverside, including transfers.
San Diego to University of California, Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to University of California, Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to University of California, Riverside is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $16 - $27. Alternatively, you can train via Oceanside, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and University of California, Riverside, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Riverside 4 times a day. Tickets cost $16–27 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to University of California, Riverside via Oceanside, Riverside - Downtown, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 4h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to University of California, Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Riverside station.
San Diego to University of California, Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to University of California, Riverside is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from San Diego to University of California, Riverside.
There are 190+ hotels available in University of California, Riverside.