What is the cheapest way to get from Riverside to Ocean Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Ocean Beach is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riverside to Ocean Beach?

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Ocean Beach is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Ocean Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Ocean Beach. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Cable St & Newport Av via Riverside and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Riverside to Ocean Beach?

The distance between Riverside and Ocean Beach is 132 miles. The road distance is 100.2 miles.

How do I travel from Riverside to Ocean Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Riverside to Ocean Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $35 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to Ocean Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Riverside to Ocean Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Ocean Beach bus from?

Riverside to Ocean Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.

Train or bus from Riverside to Ocean Beach?

The best way to get from Riverside to Ocean Beach is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $65 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Riverside to Ocean Beach bus arrive?

Riverside to Ocean Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Riverside to Ocean Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Ocean Beach is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Riverside to Ocean Beach.

Where can I stay near Ocean Beach?

There are 1689+ hotels available in Ocean Beach.

Riverside to Ocean Beach - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Riverside to Ocean Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 26m
$36–47
Drive 99.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverside to Ocean Beachcar 99.6 mi
1h 45m
$19–27
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 9m
$23–62

Riverside to Ocean Beach by train and bus

49Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Riverside to Ocean Beach.

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Distance: 131.5 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Ocean Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Cable St & Newport Av via Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Transit Center in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Riverside to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $21–55 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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