Bus Tickets from Riverside, CA to San Francisco, US

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Next departures for Riverside to San Francisco on October 10
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Riverside Station
Mission St & Fremont StCheapest
Amtrak
Riverside Station
Mission St & Fremont StFastest
FlixBus
UC Riverside
409 Townsend St, SFNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
UC Riverside
San Francisco Bus StationNo tags
Amtrak
Riverside Station
Mission St & Fremont StNo tags

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Bus Riverside, CA to San Francisco, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$73
Average Bus Trip Duration12h 25m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure6:50pm
Distance622 km

Riverside to San Francisco Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Riverside, CA - San Francisco, US

  1. How far is Riverside from San Francisco?

    The distance between Riverside and San Francisco is around 622 km (386 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Riverside to San Francisco?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Riverside Bus Station, in Riverside, and end it at Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), in San Francisco.

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

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10-08
US$60
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US$60
10-10
US$60
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US$60
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to San Francisco, US was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of US$60

To 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 Francisco, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$60 to US$138 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$60 which is on 2025-10-10.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Riverside to San Francisco.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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Riverside to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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