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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Jack London Square | Riverside Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Jack London Square | Riverside Station | Fastest | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | West Oakland BART | UC Riverside | No tags | |||||
| Emeryville Station | Riverside Station | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay | UC Riverside | No tags |
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Get from Oakland to Riverside
The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $143, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Oakland and Riverside?
Stops in Oakland
- A5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
- B
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA - C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612 - D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oakland 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.
How much is the bus ticket from Oakland to Riverside?
The cheapest bus tickets from Oakland to Riverside start from $143. The average price for this route is around $237. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Oakland to Riverside?
The average bus travel time from Oakland to Riverside is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 618 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Oakland to Riverside route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Oakland to Riverside?
The earliest bus departs from Oakland to Riverside at 11:20pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oakland to Riverside?
A bus trip from Oakland to Riverside generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Oakland 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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Oakland to Riverside?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Oakland 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.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Oakland 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.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Oakland to Riverside, CA was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $91To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Oakland to Riverside, CA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $91 to $150 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Riverside, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2025-11-28.
