How far is Riverside from San Diego by coach?

The distance between San Diego and Riverside by coach is approximately 87 miles (140 km).

What is the best way to go from San Diego to Riverside without a car?

You can travel to Riverside from San Diego by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus San Diego to Riverside from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Diego to Riverside on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2h 25m	10:00	UC Riverside	Cheapest
Bus	09:42	San Diego University Avenue	1h 41m	11:23	Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard	Fastest
Bus	08:20	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	4h 35m	12:55	UC Riverside	No tags
Bus	09:42	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	11:30	Riverside University Avenue	No tags
Bus	07:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2h 5m	10:00	UC Riverside	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Riverside on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2h 25m	10:00	UC Riverside	Cheapest
Bus	09:42	San Diego University Avenue	1h 41m	11:23	Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard	Fastest
Bus	07:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2h 5m	10:00	UC Riverside	No tags
Bus	09:42	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	11:30	Riverside University Avenue	No tags
Bus	13:12	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	15:00	Riverside University Avenue	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Riverside on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2h 25m	10:00	UC Riverside	Cheapest
Bus	09:42	San Diego University Avenue	1h 41m	11:23	Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard	Fastest
Bus	08:20	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	4h 35m	12:55	UC Riverside	No tags
Bus	09:42	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	11:30	Riverside University Avenue	No tags
Bus	07:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2h 5m	10:00	UC Riverside	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Riverside on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2h 25m	10:00	UC Riverside	Cheapest
Bus	09:42	San Diego University Avenue	1h 41m	11:23	Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard	Fastest
Bus	07:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2h 5m	10:00	UC Riverside	No tags
Bus	09:42	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	11:30	Riverside University Avenue	No tags
Bus	17:12	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	19:00	Riverside University Avenue	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Riverside on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:42	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	11:30	Riverside University Avenue	Cheapest
Bus	09:42	San Diego University Avenue	1h 41m	11:23	Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard	Fastest
Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2h 25m	10:00	UC Riverside	No tags
Bus	13:12	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	15:00	Riverside University Avenue	No tags
Bus	07:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2h 5m	10:00	UC Riverside	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Riverside on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:42	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	11:30	Riverside University Avenue	Cheapest
Bus	09:42	San Diego University Avenue	1h 41m	11:23	Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard	Fastest
Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2h 25m	10:00	UC Riverside	No tags
Bus	13:12	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	15:00	Riverside University Avenue	No tags
Bus	08:20	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	4h 35m	12:55	UC Riverside	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Riverside on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:35	San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)	2h 25m	10:00	UC Riverside	Cheapest
Bus	09:42	San Diego University Avenue	1h 41m	11:23	Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard	Fastest
Bus	07:55	UCSD Health La Jolla Station	2h 5m	10:00	UC Riverside	No tags
Bus	09:42	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	11:30	Riverside University Avenue	No tags
Bus	12:12	San Diego University Avenue	1h 48m	14:00	Riverside University Avenue	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego to Riverside

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 1 hour 48 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1h 48mAverage duration

82 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£17 - £51	Average duration1h 48m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£37 - £44	Average duration4h 26m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Diego and Riverside?

Stops in San Diego

A
Mission Valley Sheraton
1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
B
Old Town Courtyard Marriot
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
C
Downtown Holiday Inn
1617 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
D
Greyhound Station
1313 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
E
Market St. & Park Blvd
601 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
F
San Ysidro McDonald's
727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92173, USA

Stops in Riverside

A
Riverside Bus Station
3911-3956 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, USA
B
Commerce St
3767-3791 Commerce St, Riverside, CA 92507, USA

Compare bus companies

Las Vegas Shuttles

3.5/548 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/511,395 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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

How far is Riverside from San Diego by coach?
The distance between San Diego and Riverside by coach is approximately 87 miles (140 km).
What is the best way to go from San Diego to Riverside without a car?
You can travel to Riverside from San Diego by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

£39

20/11

£39

Today

£39

22/11

£29

23/11

£22

24/11

£17

25/11

£27

26/11

£43

The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £17

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

You can expect to pay from £17 to £43 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Las Vegas Shuttles will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.