Bus Tickets from Houston, US to Riverside, CA

TodayAug 1
from $397
TomorrowAug 2
from $303
SunAug 3
from $202
MonAug 4
TueAug 5
WedAug 6
ThuAug 7
FriAug 8

Next departures to Riverside

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Downtown Gray & Smith
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: Riverside Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Riverside.

Bus
Average Price$154 - $509Average Duration1d 21h
53kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$305 - $305Average Duration2d 1h
193kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to Riverside

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $154, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
1d 21hAverage Duration
$154Cheapest ticket
53kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to Riverside, CA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$207
Average bus trip duration1d 21h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance1316 miles (2122 km)
Latest bus departure7:50pm

Houston to Riverside Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Houston to Riverside, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07/30
$623
07/31
$512
Today
$512
08/02
$561
08/03
$486
08/04
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08/05
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08/06
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to Riverside, CA was searched and found on Aug 3, 2025 with a price of $486

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

You can expect to pay from $486 to $1,946 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Riverside, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $486 which is on 2025-08-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Houston to Riverside but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Houston to Riverside that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Houston to Riverside, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to Riverside, CA?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Houston, US by bus?

Bus from Houston, US to Riverside, CA

You can also go to Riverside, CA by train

Train from Houston, US to Riverside, CA

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