There are 5 ways to get from Scripps Ranch to Riverside by train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, shuttle, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
3h 51m$57–75Drive 84.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scripps Ranch to Riversidecar 84.3 mi
1h 30m$16–23Line 964 bus, line 921 bus, bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Willow Creek Rd & Aviary Dr to Miramar College Transit Stationbus 964
- Take the bus from Miramar College Transit Station to UTC Transit Centerbus 921 / ...
- Take the bus from San Diego to Riversidebus
- Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Magnolia + Beattybus 1
5h 30m$18–35Line 235 bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Miramar College Transit Station to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
- Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University AveCbx
3h 46m$28–47Tram, train
- Take the tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Centertram Sprinter
- Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
5h 18m$18–34
Scripps Ranch to Riverside by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scripps Ranch to Riverside is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Scripps Ranch to Riverside is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Scripps Ranch to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Willow Creek Rd & Aviary Dr and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via Miramar College Transit Station, San Diego and UCR at Bannockburn Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Scripps Ranch station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Sorrento Valley Station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via Oceanside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Scripps Ranch and Riverside is 122 miles. The road distance is 84.8 miles.
The best way to get from Scripps Ranch to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Scripps Ranch to Riverside, including transfers.
Scripps Ranch to Riverside bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Willow Creek Rd & Aviary Dr station.
Scripps Ranch to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Scripps Ranch to Riverside is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $55 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 964 bus and line 921 bus and bus and line 1 bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Scripps Ranch, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown 4 times a week. Tickets cost $12–17 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Willow Creek Rd & Aviary Dr to Magnolia + Beatty via Miramar College Transit Station, UTC Transit Center, UTC Station, UCSD Health La Jolla Station, San Diego, Riverside, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- apeatwatson@nctd.org
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Escondido Transit Center to Oceanside Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Willow Creek Rd & Aviary Dr to Miramar College Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Miramar College Transit Station to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Miramar College Transit Station to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Magnolia + Beatty
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–2
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
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Scripps Ranch to Riverside bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Miramar College Transit Station.
Scripps Ranch to Riverside train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scripps Ranch to Riverside is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Scripps Ranch to Riverside.
There are 273+ hotels available in Riverside.







