What is the distance between Los Angeles and Riverside?

Los Angeles and Riverside are 79 km (49 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Riverside?

Buses departing from UCLA in Los Angeles will take you to Riverside Bus Station in Riverside.

Bus Los Angeles to Riverside from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Riverside on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:50am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1h 5m	12:55pm	UC Riverside	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1h 55m	3:25pm	UC Riverside	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Riverside on November 28
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 29
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 30
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 December 1
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
	Bus	10:50am	Downey - Stonewood Centre	2h 5m	12:55pm	UC Riverside	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Riverside on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1h 55m	3:25pm	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	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2h 35m	12:10pm	UC Riverside	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Riverside on December 4
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
	Bus	10:50am	Downey - Stonewood Centre	2h 5m	12:55pm	UC Riverside	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:49 PM PST.

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 a good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 1 hour 17 minutes, and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1h 17mAverage Duration

81 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $76	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$22 - $31	Average Duration1h 17m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Riverside?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Stops in Riverside

A
Riverside Bus Station
3911-3956 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, USA
B
Commerce St
3767-3791 Commerce St, Riverside, CA 92507, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

What is the distance between Los Angeles and Riverside?
Los Angeles and Riverside are 79 km (49 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Los Angeles to Riverside?
Buses departing from UCLA in Los Angeles 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.

Best price found

11-25

$22

11-26

$29

Today

$21

11-28

$24

11-29

$19

11-30

$23

12-01

$16

12-02

$15

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Riverside, CA was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $15

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 $15 to $58 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 $15 which is on 2025-12-02.