How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Riverside?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Riverside start from ARS 67,015. The average price for this train route is around ARS 71,473. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Diego to Riverside?

The average train ride duration from San Diego to Riverside is 4h 26m, covering a distance of 87 miles (140 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the San Diego to Riverside route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Diego to Riverside?

The earliest train departs from San Diego to Riverside at 2:01pm. And the latest train departs at 2:10pm.

Train San Diego to Riverside from ARS 48,738 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for San Diego to Riverside on April 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3h 40m	5:50pm	Riverside Station	CheapestFastest
2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	3h 40m	5:50pm	Riverside Station	No tags
2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	4h 26m	6:36pm	Riverside Station	No tags
2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	4h 26m	6:36pm	Riverside Station	No tags
2:10pm	Old Town San Diego	4h 26m	6:36pm	Riverside Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Riverside on April 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:01am	Santa Fe Depot	3h 39m	11:40am	Riverside Station	Cheapest
8:10am	Old Town San Diego	3h 30m	11:40am	Riverside Station	Fastest
8:01am	Santa Fe Depot	3h 39m	11:40am	Riverside Station	No tags
2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3h 49m	5:50pm	Riverside Station	No tags
2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3h 49m	5:50pm	Riverside Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Riverside on May 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:01am	Santa Fe Depot	3h 39m	11:40am	Riverside Station	Cheapest
8:10am	Old Town San Diego	3h 30m	11:40am	Riverside Station	Fastest
8:01am	Santa Fe Depot	3h 39m	11:40am	Riverside Station	No tags
2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3h 49m	5:50pm	Riverside Station	No tags
2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3h 49m	5:50pm	Riverside Station	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Riverside on May 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:01am	Santa Fe Depot	3h 39m	11:40am	Riverside Station	Cheapest
8:10am	Old Town San Diego	3h 30m	11:40am	Riverside Station	Fastest
8:01am	Santa Fe Depot	3h 39m	11:40am	Riverside Station	No tags
2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3h 49m	5:50pm	Riverside Station	No tags
2:01pm	Santa Fe Depot	3h 49m	5:50pm	Riverside Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:56 AM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Riverside

We recommend taking the bus

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 ARS 30,333, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1h 48mAverage Duration

83 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceARS 30,333 - ARS 81,565	Average Duration1h 48m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceARS 67,015 - ARS 81,852	Average Duration4h 26m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,789 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.6

Based on 5789 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 ARS 52,179

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Riverside?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Riverside start from ARS 67,015. The average price for this train route is around ARS 71,473. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Riverside?
The average train ride duration from San Diego to Riverside is 4h 26m, covering a distance of 87 miles (140 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the San Diego to Riverside route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from San Diego to Riverside?
The earliest train departs from San Diego to Riverside at 2:01pm. And the latest train departs at 2:10pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/25

ARS 48,738

04/26

ARS 48,738

Today

ARS 48,738

04/28

ARS 48,738

04/29

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04/30

ARS 48,738

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ARS 48,738

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ARS 48,738

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA was searched and found on Apr 25, 2026 with a price of ARS 48,738

To 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 ARS 48,738 to ARS 266,626 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 ARS 48,738 which is on 2026-04-28.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1h 48m	Avg PriceARS 79,644	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 26m	Avg PriceARS 71,473	Daily Departures2

The 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 ARS 71,473 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from ARS 67,015. 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!