Bus from Sacramento, US to Riverside, CA: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to Riverside on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Sacramento Valley Station
Riverside StationCheapest
Amtrak
Sacramento Valley Station
Riverside StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Sacramento Station
UC RiversideNo tags
Amtrak
Sacramento Valley Station
Riverside StationNo tags
Amtrak
Sacramento Valley Station
Riverside StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 10:47 PM PST.

Get from Sacramento to Riverside

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $127, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
14h 15mAverage Duration
636 kmDistance
16kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, US to Riverside, CA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Sacramento to Riverside?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Sacramento to Riverside start from $127. The average price for this route is around $217. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Sacramento to Riverside?

    The average bus travel time from Sacramento to Riverside is 14h 15m, covering a distance of 636 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 35m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the Sacramento to Riverside route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Sacramento to Riverside?

    The earliest bus departs from Sacramento to Riverside at 9:55pm. And the latest bus departs at 9:55pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sacramento to Riverside?

    A bus trip from Sacramento to Riverside generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Sacramento to Riverside?

    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.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sacramento to Riverside?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Sacramento to Riverside?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sacramento to Riverside?

    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.

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11-26
$149
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11-28
$149
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$149
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Riverside, CA was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $149

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

You can expect to pay from $149 to $482 for a bus ticket from Sacramento, US to Riverside, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $149 which is on 2025-11-28.

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