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

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Riverside on January 21
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Riverside StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Diridon Station
UC RiversideNo tags
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Riverside StationNo tags
Amtrak
Diridon Station
Riverside StationNo tags

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Get from San Jose to Riverside

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
11h 15mAverage Duration
557 kmDistance
14kgCO₂ emissions

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from San Jose to Riverside start from $88. The average price for this route is around $220. 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 Jose to Riverside?

    The average bus travel time from San Jose to Riverside is 11h 15m, covering a distance of 557 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 15m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the San Jose 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 Jose to Riverside?

    The earliest bus departs from San Jose to Riverside at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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

    A bus trip from San Jose to Riverside generates an estimated 14 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 Jose 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 5733 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose 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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01-19
$122
Today
$137
01-21
$114
01-22
$114
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Riverside, CA was searched and found on Jan 21, 2026 with a price of $114

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

You can expect to pay from $114 to $178 for a bus ticket from San Jose, US to Riverside, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $114 which is on 2026-01-21.

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