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Cheap buses leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
3:20PM
14h35m
5:55AM
Riverside - UC Riverside
Cheapest
San Jose - Downtown San Jose, W San Carlos Street
Cheapest
7:10AM
11h25m
6:35PM
Riverside - Riverside Station
2nd CheapestFastest
San Jose - Diridon Station
2nd Cheapest
Fastest
9:20AM
20h5m
5:25AM
Riverside - UC Riverside
San Jose - Diridon Station
7:10AM
14h56m
10:06PM
Riverside - Riverside Station
San Jose - Diridon Station
3:25PM
13h5m
4:30AM
Riverside - Riverside Station
San Jose - Diridon Station
Bus Riverside to San Jose: Trip Overview

Bus Riverside to San Jose: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$90
Average Bus Trip Duration14h 35m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure7:10 AM
Distance554 km
Latest bus departure3:25 PM

Riverside to San Jose Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Buses3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures7:10AM - 3:25PM
Minimum PriceUS$45
Average Ticket PriceUS$90
Minimum Trip Duration11h25m
Average Bus Trip Duration14h35m
Distance554 km
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Riverside - San Jose

The average bus ticket price from Riverside to San Jose is US$90. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Riverside to San Jose is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Riverside and San Jose is around 14h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 11h 25m.This is the time it takes to travel the 555 km that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Riverside to San Jose can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Riverside to San Jose by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Riverside to San Jose, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.

Buses travelling between Riverside and San Jose leave from Riverside Bus Station or Commerce St and arrive at Diridon Station, Santiago Express San Jose, 1118 E William St.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Riverside to San Jose.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 Jose, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Riverside to San Jose will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Riverside to San Jose, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Riverside to San Jose?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel timeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel time14h 35mAvg PriceUS$90Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel time13h 41mAvg PriceUS$97Daily Departures2

The best way to travel between Riverside and San Jose is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$90 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$45. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to San Jose, choose the bus, as it will take you from Riverside to San Jose in about 13h 41m —that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Riverside by bus?

Bus from San Jose to Riverside

You can also go to San Jose by train

Train from Riverside to San Jose

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