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How to get fromSanta Fe Depot to Riversideby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Fe Depot to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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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
    $38–73

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Riversidebus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    4h 30m
    $17–28

  3. Drive 98.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe Depot to Riversidecar car 98.5 mi
    1h 43m
    $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 via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus 200
    4h 37m
    $38–54

Santa Fe Depot 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 Santa Fe Depot, San Diego County, 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 $15–26 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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