Bus from San Francisco, US to Riverside, CA: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for San Francisco to Riverside on December 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Riverside StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
San Francisco Bus Station
UC RiversideNo tags
Amtrak
Mission St & Fremont St
Riverside StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 4:41 AM PST.

Get from San Francisco to Riverside

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $134, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
13h 30mAverage Duration
624 kmDistance
16kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Francisco, 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 San Francisco to Riverside?

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Riverside start from $134. The average price for this route is around $229. 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 San Francisco to Riverside?

    The average bus travel time from San Francisco to Riverside is 13h 30m, covering a distance of 624 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Riverside route?

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

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

    The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Riverside at 4:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

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

    A bus trip from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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.

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

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$86
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