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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Santa Fe Depot | Riverside Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Old Town San Diego | Riverside Station | Fastest | |||||
| Santa Fe Depot | Riverside Station | No tags | |||||
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| Santa Fe Depot | Riverside Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Riverside
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 1 hour 48 minutes and with fares starting at just R 359, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Based on 5567 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 648
Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Riverside, CA
How much does a cheap train ticket from San Diego to Riverside cost?
The average train ticket price from San Diego to Riverside is R 832. The best way to find cheap train tickets from San Diego to Riverside is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from San Diego to Riverside?
A train trip between San Diego and Riverside is around 4h 26m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 26m. This is the time it takes to travel the 140 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between San Diego and Riverside?
The number of trains from San Diego to Riverside can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from San Diego to Riverside by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from San Diego to Riverside?
When taking the train from San Diego to Riverside, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of R 605To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 605 to R 4 591 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 605, which is on 2025-11-07.
What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between San Diego, CA, US and Riverside, CA is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 832 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 832. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Riverside, CA, choose the train, as it will take you from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA in about 1h 48m – that's the fastest way to get there!
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