There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Del Mar by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 46m$28–57Train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
5h 14m$14–24Bus, line 308 bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus 308
5h 46m$33–52Drive 85.1 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Del Marcar 85.1 mi
1h 37m$16–23
Riverside to Del Mar by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Del Mar is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Del Mar is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Vine Street Mobility Hub and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via San Bernardino, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 and Hwy 101 & Plaza St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Riverside and Del Mar is 108 miles. The road distance is 85.6 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Del Mar without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Riverside to Del Mar, including transfers.
Riverside to Del Mar bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Bernardino station.
Riverside to Del Mar train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Del Mar is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $27 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 308 bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Santa Ana, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino, Escondido, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from San Bernardino to Escondido
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $29–45
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Del Mar bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Escondido station.
Riverside to Del Mar train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Del Mar is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Riverside to Del Mar.
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