There are 5 ways to get from Point Loma to Riverside by bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University AveCbx
4h 18m$26–45Drive 100.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Point Loma to Riversidecar 100.4 mi
1h 47m$18–25Train
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
5h 1m$56–97Train via Oceanside
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
5h 27m$36–59Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
- Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus 200
5h 41m$20–37
Point Loma to Riverside by bus and shuttle
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Point Loma to Riverside is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Point Loma to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Point Loma to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Rosecrans St & Canon St and arriving at Magnolia + Sunnyside via San Diego, Artic - Dock 6, Village of Orange Zone 5 and Galleria @ Tyler EB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Point Loma to Riverside. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Point Loma and Riverside is 113 miles. The road distance is 101 miles.
The best way to get from Point Loma to Riverside without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 4h 18m and costs $26 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Point Loma to Riverside, including transfers.
Point Loma to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
Point Loma to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Point Loma to Riverside is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Point Loma, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Rosecrans St & Canon St to Riverside - Downtown via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Santa Ana in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rosecrans St & Canon St to Magnolia + Sunnyside via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 6, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 5h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- support@crossborderxpress.com
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
Shuttle from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Cross Border Xpress
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EB
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Adults
- $1–3
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Booking & Getting There
Point Loma to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Point Loma to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Point Loma to Riverside is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Point Loma to Riverside.
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