There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Naval Base San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa AnaIE-OC Line
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
4h 48m$35–42Drive 99.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside to Naval Base San Diego99.5 mi
1h 44m$19–27Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Riverside to San DiegoFlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to Pacific Fleet StationBlue
5h 17mBus
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katella200
- Take the bus from Anaheim to San DiegoLos Angeles
5h 34m$22–56
Riverside to Naval Base San Diego by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Naval Base San Diego is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Naval Base San Diego is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Naval Base San Diego. However, there are services departing from Vine St. Mobility Hub and arriving at Main St & 28th St via Katella-Harbor, Anaheim and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Naval Base San Diego station. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Pacific Fleet Station via Santa Ana and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Riverside and Naval Base San Diego is 137 miles. The road distance is 100.1 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Naval Base San Diego without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Riverside to Naval Base San Diego, including transfers.
Riverside to Naval Base San Diego bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, depart from Vine St. Mobility Hub station.
Riverside to Naval Base San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Naval Base San Diego is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $60 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Naval Base San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Naval Base San Diego via Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and Pacific Fleet Station in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Naval Base San Diego via Harbor + Katella, Katella-Harbor, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim, San Diego, 12th & Imperial Transit Center, and Main St & 28th St in around 5h 34m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–31
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to Pacific Fleet Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- 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 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- 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
- +1-800-231-2222
- 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
Riverside to Naval Base San Diego bus services, operated by Riverside Transit Agency, arrive at Harbor + Katella station.
Riverside to Naval Base San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Naval Base San Diego is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Riverside to Naval Base San Diego.
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