Trains tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA

TodayJul 31
TomorrowAug 1
from $37
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Next departures to Riverside

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: Riverside Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Old Town San Diego
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: Riverside Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: Riverside Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: Riverside Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Santa Fe Depot
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: Riverside Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Riverside.

Bus
Average Price$23 - $56Average Duration1h 48m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$37 - $52Average Duration3h 44m
12kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus 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 $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1h 48mAverage Duration
$23Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$37
Average train trip duration3h 44m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure8:01am
Distance85 miles (137 km)
Latest train departure2:10pm

San Diego to Riverside Train

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

Best price found
07/29
$34
07/30
$34
Today
$34
08/01
$34
08/02
$34
08/03
$34
08/04
$34
08/05
$34
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $34

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 $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 2025-08-01.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Riverside you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Diego and Riverside, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from San Diego to Riverside while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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 $37 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $37. 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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Train from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA, US

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