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Riverside to San Diego trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Riverside and San Diego takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Riverside to San Diego. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 7m
Duration
131 mi
Distance
$38
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa AnatrainIE-OC Line
  2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
4h 2m
$35–43

Riverside to San Diego train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Riverside and San Diego. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverside is at 5:10 PM which arrives into San Diego at 9:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 131 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to San Diego via Santa Ana in around 4h 2m.

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