What is the distance between Los Angeles and Riverside?

The distance between the two cities is 49 miles (79 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Riverside?

If you're headed to Riverside from Los Angeles, chances are that your bus will depart from UCLA and arrive at Riverside Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Los Angeles to Riverside from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Riverside on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 10m	12:10pm	UC Riverside	Cheapest
	Bus	1:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1h 55m	3:25pm	UC Riverside	Fastest
	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2h 35m	12:10pm	UC Riverside	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	5h	12:10pm	UC Riverside	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Riverside on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 10m	12:10pm	UC Riverside	Cheapest
	Bus	1:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1h 55m	3:25pm	UC Riverside	Fastest
	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2h 35m	12:10pm	UC Riverside	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	5h	12:10pm	UC Riverside	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Riverside on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:50am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1h 5m	12:55pm	UC Riverside	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 10m	12:10pm	UC Riverside	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	5h	12:10pm	UC Riverside	No tags
	Bus	1:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1h 55m	3:25pm	UC Riverside	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Riverside on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 10m	12:10pm	UC Riverside	Cheapest
	Bus	1:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1h 55m	3:25pm	UC Riverside	Fastest
	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2h 35m	12:10pm	UC Riverside	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	5h	12:10pm	UC Riverside	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	USC (Hope/Jefferson)	2h 40m	12:10pm	UC Riverside	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Riverside on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:50am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1h 5m	12:55pm	UC Riverside	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 10m	12:10pm	UC Riverside	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	5h	12:10pm	UC Riverside	No tags
	Bus	1:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1h 55m	3:25pm	UC Riverside	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Riverside on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	5h	12:10pm	UC Riverside	Cheapest
	Bus	1:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1h 55m	3:25pm	UC Riverside	Fastest
	Bus	10:00am	Los Angeles Union Station	2h 10m	12:10pm	UC Riverside	No tags
	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2h 35m	12:10pm	UC Riverside	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	USC (Hope/Jefferson)	2h 40m	12:10pm	UC Riverside	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Riverside

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 1 hour 17 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1h 17mAverage Duration

50 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $51	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $21	Average Duration1h 17m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,356 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Riverside?

Stops in Los Angeles

A - UCLA

B - Ramirez Street bus stop

C - 613 Maple Ave

D - Los Angeles International Airport

E - Downtown Westin Bonaventure

F - LAX Airport Holiday Inn

Stops in Riverside

A - Riverside Bus Station

B - Commerce St

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Riverside, CA by bus

What is the distance between Los Angeles and Riverside?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Los Angeles to Riverside?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$15

11/16

$17

Today

$16

11/18

$19

11/19

$16

11/20

$14

11/21

$19

11/22

$16

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Riverside, CA was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $14

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

You can expect to pay from $14 to $34 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Riverside, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-20.