Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA train

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Cheap train tickets from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for Jan 17

Cheapest

$36

Average

$37

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

04:00PM4h07

Riverside, CA

08:07PMSan Diego, CA

$361One-way

0 transfers

10:25PM4h39

Riverside, CA

03:04AMSan Diego, CA

$371One-way

0 transfers

Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, January 17

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
AmtrakAmtrak	04:00PM Riverside, CA	4h07	08:07PM San Diego, CA	0 transfersDirect
AmtrakAmtrak	10:25PM Riverside, CA	4h39	03:04AM San Diego, CA	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for Jan 17

Fastest Journey

4 h 7 m

Average

4 h 23 m

Trains per day

Distance

139 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Riverside, CA for San Diego, CA every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

04:00PM4h07

Riverside, CA

08:07PMSan Diego, CA

$361One-way

0 transfers

10:25PM4h39

Riverside, CA

03:04AMSan Diego, CA

$371One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA

Trains from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€32) but you can travel from only $20 (€18) by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $20 (€18)

Distance

86 miles (139 km)

Average train duration

4h 39m

Cheapest ticket price

$35 (€32)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

4h 7m

First train

06:05

Last train

15:25

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $20 (€18)

Train providers: Amtrak from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA trains

You can travel by train between Riverside, CA and San Diego, CA with Amtrak for as low as $36 (€33). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 3 h 53 min
Cheapest Price: $36

FAQs: Trains from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA

FAQs: Travel by train from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA.

Cheap train tickets from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA can start from as little as $35 (€32) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA is $36 (€33); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA train time is 4 h 7 min covering the 86 mile (139 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA leaves at 6: 05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA leaves at 3: 25 PM.

There are 9 trains a day from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to San Diego, CA from Riverside, CA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

A trip to San Diego, CA from Riverside, CA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 7 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA is September.

You have options as you can travel to San Diego, CA from Riverside, CA 2 different ways: bus or train.