Bus Tickets from Bakersfield to Riverside, CA

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from US$29
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Next departures to Riverside

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: Riverside Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: 16th St (Bakersfield)
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: McKee Park & Ride
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: Riverside Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Bakersfield
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: Riverside Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Bakersfield to Riverside, CA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$29
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 35m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure4:55am
Distance212 km
Latest bus departure4:05pm

Bakersfield to Riverside Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bakersfield - Riverside, CA

  1. How far is Bakersfield from Riverside?

    Bakersfield and Riverside are 215 km (133 miles) apart.

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

    Buses departing from Tufesa Bus Station in Bakersfield will take you to 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.

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US$26
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US$26
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bakersfield to Riverside, CA was searched and found on Jul 27, 2025 with a price of US$26

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

You can expect to pay from US$26 to US$230 for a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Riverside, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26 which is on 2025-07-31.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Bakersfield to Riverside.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bakersfield to Riverside, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Bakersfield to Riverside that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

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

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Bakersfield by bus?

Bus from Bakersfield to Riverside, CA

You can also go to Riverside, CA by train

Train from Bakersfield to Riverside, CA

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