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The cheapest and fastest buses from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA

Showing times and prices for Jul 08

Cheapest price

$26

Average price

$39

Fastest journey

2 h 30 m

Average duration

3 h 17 m

Buses per day

11

Distance

156 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.

Fast buses

Of the 11 buses that leave San Diego, CA for Rialto, CA on Wed, Jul 08, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jul 08 the direct buses cover the 156 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .

On Wed, Jul 08 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:55 AM2h30
    La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA
    10:25 AMSan Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St, CA
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 AM2h50
    San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    10:25 AMSan Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St, CA
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:55 AM3h30
    San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
    10:25 AMSan Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St, CA
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:55 AM4h25
    La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA
    1:20 PMSan Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St, CA
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM4h50
    San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
    1:20 PMSan Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St, CA
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 96 miles (156 km)

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Driving

$27

Average price

Cheapest

$38

Average price

$22

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 50m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 41m

Average total duration

3h 11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 52m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA costing on average $38 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Rialto, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between San Diego, CA and Rialto, CA including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA among Omio's users.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.

San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
04:55AM
Arrival Time
09:05AM
Duration
4h10
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$41
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
05:40AM
Arrival Time
09:05AM
Duration
3h25
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$44
Operator
Tufesa Internacional
Departure Time
06:30AM
Arrival Time
10:45AM
Duration
4h15
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$60
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:55AM
Arrival Time
10:25AM
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$29
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:35AM
Arrival Time
10:25AM
Duration
2h50
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$25
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:45AM
Arrival Time
01:20PM
Duration
5h35
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$38
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:55AM
Arrival Time
10:25AM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$25
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:30AM
Arrival Time
01:20PM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$35
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:40AM
Arrival Time
02:45PM
Duration
6h05
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:55AM
Arrival Time
01:20PM
Duration
4h25
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$35
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:40PM
Arrival Time
06:40PM
Duration
6h00
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
02:55PM
Arrival Time
05:25PM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$25

Live departures

San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA bus times

The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Greyhound · 4:55 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
4h10
9:05 AM San Bernardino, Depot, CA1 transfer
Greyhound · 5:40 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
3h25
9:05 AM San Bernardino, Depot, CA1 transfer
Tufesa Internacional06:30 AM San Diego, CA
4h15
10:45 AM Bloomington, CA0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:55 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
3h30
10:25 AM San Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St, CA0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:35 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
2h50
10:25 AM San Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St, CA0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:45 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
5h35
1:20 PM San Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St, CA0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:55 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA
2h30
10:25 AM San Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St, CA0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus8:30 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA
4h50
1:20 PM San Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St, CA0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
6h05
2:45 PM San Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St, CA1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus8:55 AM La Jolla, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, CA
4h25
1:20 PM San Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St, CA0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound12:40 PM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
6h00
6:40 PM San Bernardino, Depot, CA1 transfer

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Why should you book San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA buses with Omio?

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA

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Buses from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) if you book in advance.

There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 2h 30m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
96 miles (156 km)
Average bus duration
2h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
$25 (€21)
Buses per day
11
Direct buses
6
Fastest bus
2h 30m
First bus
12:05 AM
Last bus
10:00 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: FlixBus from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CAYou can travel by bus between San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA with FlixBus for as low as $25 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

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FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest Price
$25 (€21)
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Learn more about FlixBus

FAQs: Bus from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rialto, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA can start from as little as $25 (€21) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA is $27 (€22) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA is 2h 30m to travel the 96 miles (156 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA leaves at 12:05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA leaves at 10:00 PM.
Yes, there are 6 direct buses a day from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA with . Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA, you can count on FlixBus for the best way to get you to Rialto, CA. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between San Diego, CA and Rialto, CA and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Rialto, CA from San Diego, CA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between San Diego, CA and Rialto, CA including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA:
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA for bus company FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA depends on the bus companies:
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA:
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA:
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA with the following bus company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA with the following bus company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA with the following bus company: FlixBus.
Since neither San Diego, CA nor Rialto, CA are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Rialto, CA, travelers should be aware of occasional petty crimes such as vehicle break-ins and theft, especially in less busy areas or parking lots. It's advisable to stay vigilant in public spaces and avoid displaying valuables. Scams targeting travelers are not highly prevalent, but standard caution against solicitation and unverified service offers is recommended. Staying informed about local crime trends and using trusted transportation services can help ensure a safer visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA

Most San Diego, CA to Rialto, CA buses use the San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) to San Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St station pair. Use this guide to compare San Diego, CA and Rialto, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in San Diego
Arrival bus stations in Rialto
San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center
City-centre transport

Getting to San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center from San Diego city centre

BusFlixBus 2017 · 25m · $2
910 · 41m · $6
TramBlue · 41m · $17 · every ~14 min
Blue · 43m · $17 · every ~14 min
San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park)
City-centre transport

Getting to San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park) from San Diego city centre

BusFlixBus 2017 · 20m · $1
83 · 26m · $6
TramGreen, Blue, Event · 16m · every ~18 min
Blue · 21m · every ~9 min
San Diego
City-centre transport

Getting to San Diego from San Diego city centre

Bus215, 225, 235, 910 · 5m · $6 · every ~22 min
TramBlue, Orange · 2m · every ~15 min

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