There are 5 ways to get from San Ysidro to Riverside by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Riversidebus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 11m$22–42Drive 109.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Ysidro to Riversidecar 109.8 mi
1h 54m$20–29Train
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
5h 35m$40–92Train via Oceanside
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
5h 59m$26–46Bus via Benton + Prospect/ V.A. Hospital
- Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to Valley Blvd - Bloomingtonbus San Ysidro
7h 37m$56–84
San Ysidro to Riverside by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Ysidro to Riverside is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from San Ysidro to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from San Ysidro to Riverside. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Bl & I-805 and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via San Ysidro Bus Terminal and UCR at Bannockburn Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from San Ysidro station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Beyer Blvd Station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via San Diego and Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between San Ysidro and Riverside is 128 miles. The road distance is 110.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Ysidro to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from San Ysidro to Riverside, including transfers.
San Ysidro to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Ysidro Bus Terminal station.
San Ysidro to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Ysidro to Riverside is to bus which takes 5h 11m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between San Ysidro, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Riverside twice daily. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Beyer Blvd Station to Riverside - Downtown via America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Santa Ana in around 5h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Ysidro, CA to Valley Blvd - Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $50–75
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More Questions & Answers
San Ysidro to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Riverside station.
San Ysidro to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Ysidro to Riverside is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from San Ysidro to Riverside.
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