What is the distance between San Diego and Riverside?

About 87 miles (140 km) separate San Diego and Riverside.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego to Riverside?

If you're headed to Riverside from San Diego, chances are that your bus will leave from Mission Valley Sheraton and arrive at Riverside Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus San Diego to Riverside from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Diego to Riverside on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2h 25m	10:00am	UC Riverside	Cheapest
Bus	9:42am	San Diego University Avenue	1h 41m	11:23am	Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard	Fastest
Bus	7:55am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2h 5m	10:00am	UC Riverside	No tags
Bus	9:42am	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	11:30am	Riverside University Avenue	No tags
Bus	1:12pm	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	3:00pm	Riverside University Avenue	No tags
Bus	5:12pm	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	7:00pm	Riverside University Avenue	No tags
Bus	1:12pm	San Diego University Avenue	1h 41m	2:53pm	Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard	No tags
Bus	5:12pm	San Diego University Avenue	1h 41m	6:53pm	Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Riverside on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2h 25m	10:00am	UC Riverside	Cheapest
Bus	9:42am	San Diego University Avenue	1h 41m	11:23am	Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard	Fastest
Bus	8:20am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	4h 35m	12:55pm	UC Riverside	No tags
Bus	9:42am	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	11:30am	Riverside University Avenue	No tags
Bus	7:55am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2h 5m	10:00am	UC Riverside	No tags
Bus	1:12pm	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	3:00pm	Riverside University Avenue	No tags
Bus	8:50am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	4h 5m	12:55pm	UC Riverside	No tags
Bus	5:12pm	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	7:00pm	Riverside University Avenue	No tags

Next departures for San Diego to Riverside on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35am	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2h 25m	10:00am	UC Riverside	Cheapest
Bus	9:42am	San Diego University Avenue	1h 41m	11:23am	Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard	Fastest
Bus	7:55am	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2h 5m	10:00am	UC Riverside	No tags
Bus	9:42am	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	11:30am	Riverside University Avenue	No tags
Bus	1:12pm	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	3:00pm	Riverside University Avenue	No tags
Bus	5:12pm	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	7:00pm	Riverside University Avenue	No tags
Bus	1:12pm	San Diego University Avenue	1h 41m	2:53pm	Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard	No tags
Bus	5:12pm	San Diego University Avenue	1h 41m	6:53pm	Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Riverside

We recommend taking the bus

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

8bus per day

1h 48mAverage Duration

76 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $61	Average Duration1h 48m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $56	Average Duration4h 26m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Las Vegas Shuttles

3.5/548 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/511,297 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.

Amtrak

4/55,583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 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 San Diego and Riverside?

Stops in San Diego

A - Mission Valley Sheraton

B - Old Town Courtyard Marriot

C - Downtown Holiday Inn

D - Greyhound Station

E - Market St. & Park Blvd

F - San Ysidro McDonald's

Stops in Riverside

A - Riverside Bus Station

B - Commerce St

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA by bus

What is the distance between San Diego and Riverside?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Diego 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

11/11

$25

11/12

$25

Today

$22

11/14

$20

11/15

$22

11/16

$22

11/17

$21

11/18

$18

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $18

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 $18 to $50 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 $18 which is on 2025-11-18.

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.