Bus Tickets from Albuquerque, US to Riverside, CA

TodayJul 29
from US$115
TomorrowJul 30
ThuJul 31
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Albuquerque
    Departure location: Albuquerque Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: 2025-07-22 MDT.

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albuquerque to Riverside

Bus
Average PriceUS$76 - US$232Average Duration18h 10m
25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$67 - US$168Average Duration15h 36m
90kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Albuquerque to Riverside

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 15 hours 36 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
15h 36mAverage Duration
US$67Cheapest ticket
90kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Albuquerque, US to Riverside, CA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$118
Average Bus Trip Duration18h 10m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance986 km
Latest bus departure10:15pm

Albuquerque to Riverside Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Albuquerque, US - Riverside, CA

  1. What is the travel distance from Albuquerque to Riverside?

    Albuquerque and Riverside are 1000 km (620 miles) apart.

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

    Buses departing from Amtrak Station in Albuquerque will take you to Riverside Bus Station in Riverside.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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.

Will you be returning to Albuquerque, US by bus?

Bus from Albuquerque, US to Riverside, CA

You can also go to Riverside, CA by train

Train from Albuquerque, US to Riverside, CA

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