There are 4 ways to get from Perris to Downtown San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullerton91-PV Line
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
5h 11m$42–47Drive 80.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Perris to Downtown San Diego80.4 mi
1h 21m$15–22Line 19 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Moreno Valley Mall19
- Take the bus from Riverside to San DiegoFlixBus 2015 / ...
6h 15m$24–74Line 27 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Perris Transit Center to Galleria @ Tyler EB27
- Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor + Katella200
- Take the bus from Anaheim to San Diego
7h 8m$20–53
Perris to Downtown San Diego by bus, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perris to Downtown San Diego is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Perris to Downtown San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Perris to Downtown San Diego. However, there are services departing from Perris Transit Center and arriving at San Diego via Galleria @ Tyler WB, Katella-Harbor and Anaheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Perris to Downtown San Diego. However, there are services departing from Perris - Downtown and arriving at San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Perris and Downtown San Diego is 160 miles. The road distance is 80.8 miles.
The best way to get from Perris to Downtown San Diego without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $40 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Perris to Downtown San Diego, including transfers.
Perris to Downtown San Diego bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Perris Transit Center station.
Perris to Downtown San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Perris - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Perris to Downtown San Diego is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can line 19 bus and bus, which costs $23 - $75 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Perris, CA, USA and Downtown San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Perris - Downtown to Downtown San Diego via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and San Diego in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perris Transit Center to Downtown San Diego via Moreno Valley Mall, UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, San Diego, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, and City College Station in around 6h 15m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Perris - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Moreno Valley Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
Bus from Perris Transit Center to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
Bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor + Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Riverside to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Anaheim to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
Perris to Downtown San Diego bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Galleria @ Tyler EB station.
Perris to Downtown San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Fullerton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perris to Downtown San Diego is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Perris to Downtown San Diego.
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