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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | UC Riverside | San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus) | Cheapest | |||||
 | Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard | San Diego University Avenue | Fastest | |||||
| UC Riverside | UCSD Health La Jolla Station | No tags | |||||
| Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard | San Diego University Avenue | No tags | |||||
 | Riverside Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Riverside to San DiegoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Riverside, CA - San Diego, CA, US
What is the distance between Riverside and San Diego?
Riverside and San Diego are 140 km (87 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Riverside to San Diego?
Buses departing from Riverside Bus Station in Riverside will take you to Mission Valley Sheraton in San Diego.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of US$15To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$15 to US$51 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$15 which is on 2025-08-26.
Usually Las Vegas Shuttles 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.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Riverside and San Diego!
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Riverside to San Diego.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Riverside to San Diego will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Riverside to San Diego, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
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!
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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