Bus Tickets from Tucson to Riverside, CA

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  • Departure time: November 19 at
    Departure city: Tucson
    Departure location: Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: November 20 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 6 at
    Departure city: Tucson
    Departure location: Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: December 7 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 26 at
    Departure city: Tucson
    Departure location: U of A
    Arrival time: December 26 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 26 at
    Departure city: Tucson
    Departure location: Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: December 27 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 26 at
    Departure city: Tucson
    Departure location: Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: December 27 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tucson to Riverside

Bus
Average PriceUS$55 - US$119Average Duration15h
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$95 - US$95Average Duration23h 30m
57kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Tucson to Riverside

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 15 hours, and with fares starting at just US$55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
15hAverage Duration
US$55Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tucson to Riverside, CA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$68
Average Bus Trip Duration15h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance625 km
Latest bus departure10:15pm

Tucson to Riverside Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Tucson - Riverside, CA

  1. How far is Tucson from Riverside?

    The distance between Tucson and Riverside is approximately 626 km (389 miles).

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

    Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Tucson will take you to Riverside Bus Station in Riverside.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tucson to Riverside, CA was searched and found on Sep 8, 2025 with a price of US$48

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

You can expect to pay from US$48 to US$57 for a bus ticket from Tucson to Riverside, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$48 which is on 2025-09-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Tucson to Riverside.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Tucson to Riverside, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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

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

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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 Tucson to Riverside, CA?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Tucson by bus?

Bus from Riverside, CA to Tucson

You can also go to Riverside, CA by train

Train from Tucson to Riverside, CA

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