There are 4 ways to get from Ensenada to Riverside by bus, train, car, or shuttle
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ensenada to Tijuana International Airportbus
- Take the bus from Cross Border Xpress to Santa Anabus 2 / ...
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain
6h 27m$48–82Drive 176.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ensenada to Riversidecar 176.2 mi
3h 17m$33–47Bus, train via Oceanside
- Take the bus from Ensenada to Tijuana International Airportbus
- Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain
8h 29m$58–119Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Ensenada to Tijuana International Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Cross Border Express Bus Station to Riverside, CA - 3956 University AveCbx
5h 6m$42–67
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ensenada to Riverside is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ensenada to Riverside is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Ensenada and Riverside is 212 miles. The road distance is 177.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ensenada to Riverside without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 27m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Ensenada to Riverside, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ensenada to Riverside is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Ensenada to Riverside.
There are 194+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between Ensenada, Mexico and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ensenada to Riverside. However, you can take the bus to Tijuana International Airport, walk to Cross Border Xpress, take the bus to Santa Ana, walk to Santa Ana, then take the train to Riverside - Downtown. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ensenada to Magnolia + Beatty via Tijuana International Airport, Cross Border Xpress, SYMD - San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro Station, Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, Oceanside, Riverside - Downtown, and Vine St. Mobility Hub in around 8h 29m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- servicioalcliente@geb.mx
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Ensenada to Tijuana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Cross Border Xpress to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $30–45
Bus from Cross Border Xpress to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from Cross Border Express Bus Station to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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