Bus Tickets from Riverside (CA) to Needles

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TodayMay 22
from US$68
TomorrowMay 23
from US$80
SatMay 24
from US$68
SunMay 25
from US$57
MonMay 26
TueMay 27
from US$57
WedMay 28
from US$68
ThuMay 29

Next departures to Needles

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: Riverside Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Needles
    Destination location: Needles Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: Riverside Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Needles
    Destination location: Needles Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 6:40 PM PDT.

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Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to Needles

Bus
Average PriceUS$49 - US$80Average Duration8h 13m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$37 - US$63Average Duration5h
25kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Riverside to Needles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Needles. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
5hAverage Duration
US$37Cheapest ticket
25kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Riverside to Needles: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$57
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 13m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure3:25pm
Distance271 km

Riverside to Needles Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Needles from Riverside, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Riverside (CA) - Needles

  1. How long does it take to get to Needles from Riverside by bus?

    The typical travel time from Riverside to Needles by bus is around 8h 13m. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 8h 13m.

  2. What is the distance between Riverside and Needles?

    The distance between Riverside and Needles is around 275 km (171 miles).

  3. How much is the bus from Riverside to Needles?

    Taking the bus from Riverside to Needles costs on average US$57.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05-20
US$63
05-21
US$53
Today
US$64
05-23
US$76
05-24
US$64
05-25
US$53
05-26
No data
05-27
US$53
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Riverside to Needles was searched and found on May 21, 2025 with a price of US$53

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

You can expect to pay from US$53 to US$315 for a bus ticket from Riverside to Needles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$53 which is on 2025-05-25.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Riverside to Needles, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Riverside to Needles.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Riverside by bus?

Bus from Riverside to Needles

You can also go to Needles by train

Train from Riverside to Needles

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