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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Riverside Station | Union Station | Cheapest | |||||
 | UC Riverside | Los Angeles Union Station | Fastest | |||||
| UC Riverside | Los Angeles Union Station | No tags | |||||
| Riverside Station | Union Station | No tags | |||||
| UC Riverside | Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot) | No tags |
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Get from Riverside to Los Angeles
The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Riverside and Los Angeles?
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
Stops in Los Angeles
- A571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
- B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA - C613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
- 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riverside, CA to Los Angeles, US 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 Riverside to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Riverside to Los Angeles start from $22. The average price for this route is around $29. 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 Riverside to Los Angeles?
The average bus travel time from Riverside to Los Angeles is 1h 30m, covering a distance of 84 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Riverside to Los Angeles route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Riverside to Los Angeles at 10:05am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Riverside to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Riverside to Los Angeles generates an estimated 2 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 Riverside to Los Angeles?
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 Riverside to Los Angeles?
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 Riverside to Los Angeles?
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 Riverside to Los Angeles?
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 Riverside, CA to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $16To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Riverside, CA to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $16 to $54 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-12-02.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
