Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA

Next departures

Next departures for San Diego to Riverside on September 26
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
UC RiversideCheapest
Las Vegas Shuttles
San Diego University Avenue
Riverside East Alessandro BoulevardFastest
FlixBus
UCSD Health La Jolla Station
UC RiversideNo tags
Las Vegas Shuttles
San Diego University Avenue
Riverside University AvenueNo tags
Las Vegas Shuttles
San Diego University Avenue
Riverside University AvenueNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Riverside

Bus
Average PriceUS$21 - US$57Average Duration1h 48m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$37 - US$52Average Duration3h 44m
13kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to Riverside

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 1 hour 48 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
1h 48mAverage Duration
US$21Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$55
Average Bus Trip Duration1h 48m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure7:35am
Distance121 km
Latest bus departure5:12pm

San Diego to Riverside Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip San Diego, CA, US - Riverside, CA

  1. What is the distance between San Diego and Riverside?

    The distance covered from San Diego to Riverside is 140 km (87 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Diego to Riverside?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mission Valley Sheraton, in San Diego, and end it at Riverside Bus Station, in Riverside.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09-23
US$18
09-24
US$18
Today
US$21
09-26
US$20
09-27
US$18
09-28
US$17
09-29
US$15
09-30
US$15
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of US$15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$15 to US$51 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$15 which is on 2025-09-30.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Diego and Riverside!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Diego to Riverside, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Riverside will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Diego to Riverside while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Will you be returning to San Diego, CA, US by bus?

Bus from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA, US

You can also go to Riverside, CA by train

Train from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA

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