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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Riverside Station | Santa Fe Depot | Cheapest | |||||
 | Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard | San Diego University Avenue | Fastest | |||||
 | UC Riverside | San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus) | No tags | |||||
| Riverside Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | |||||
| Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard | San Diego University Avenue | No tags |
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Get from Riverside to San Diego
The journey takes about 2 hours 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Riverside and San Diego?
Stops in Riverside
- A
Riverside Bus Station
3911-3956 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, USA - B
Commerce St
3767-3791 Commerce St, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
Stops in San Diego
- A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA - B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA - C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA - F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Riverside to San Diego?
The cheapest bus tickets from Riverside to San Diego start from $31. The average price for this route is around $79. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Riverside to San Diego?
The average bus travel time from Riverside to San Diego is 2h 16m, covering a distance of 136 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 4m and is operated by Las Vegas Shuttles.
Which bus companies service the Riverside to San Diego route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Las Vegas Shuttles, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Riverside to San Diego?
The earliest bus departs from Riverside to San Diego at 1:56am. And the latest bus departs at 3:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Riverside to San Diego?
A bus trip from Riverside to San Diego generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Riverside to San Diego?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Riverside to San Diego?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Riverside to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Riverside to San Diego?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Las Vegas Shuttles, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $21To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $21 to $88 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-12-04.
Usually Las Vegas Shuttles will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
