San Diego to Riverside by train
Riverside lies 139 km (87 mi) north of San Diego, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 53 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 170 km (106 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| San Diego | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.4 million | 317,261 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 257 m (843 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Stations on record | Santa Fe Depot, Old Town Transit Center, Sorrento Valley station | Riverside–Downtown, Riverside–La Sierra station, Riverside station |
| Postal codes | 92101–92199 | 92501–92522 |
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Common questions
How far is Riverside from San Diego?
139 km (87 mi) in a straight line, north of San Diego; by road roughly 170 km (106 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Diego to Riverside by train?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Diego and Riverside?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.