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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Santa Fe Depot | Riverside Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Old Town San Diego | Riverside Station | Fastest | |||||
| Santa Fe Depot | Riverside Station | No tags | |||||
| Santa Fe Depot | Riverside Station | No tags | |||||
| Santa Fe Depot | Riverside Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Riverside
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 1 hour 48 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, 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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $37
Frequently asked questions for your trip San Diego, CA, US - Riverside, CA
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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 Nov 4, 2025 with a price of $34To 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 $34 to $258 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 $34 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 $47 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $47. 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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