Bus from Houston, US to Riverside, CA: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Houston to Riverside on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Houston Bus Station
UC RiversideNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Houston Bus Station
UC RiversideNo tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound
Bus
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
UC RiversideNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Downtown Gray & Smith
UC RiversideNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby
UC RiversideNo tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Riverside

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 41 minutes, and with fares starting at just $315, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
2d 1hAverage Duration
2126 kmDistance
193kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$241 - $587Average Duration1d 20h
53kg CO₂e
Average Price$315 - $367Average Duration2d 1h
193kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Riverside, CA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Riverside?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Riverside start from $241. The average price for this route is around $443. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Houston to Riverside?

    The average bus travel time from Houston to Riverside is 1d 20h, covering a distance of 2129 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 15h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Houston to Riverside route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound, Valley Transit.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Riverside?

    The earliest bus departs from Houston to Riverside at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:50pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Riverside?

    A bus trip from Houston to Riverside generates an estimated 53 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Houston to Riverside?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Riverside?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Riverside?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Riverside?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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