Compare 2 ways to go from Oakland to Riverside.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Oakland to RiversideAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 10 hours 4 minutes and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Oakland to Riverside: Trip Overview
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Oakland to Riverside Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Oakland to Riverside was searched and found on May 18, 2025 with a price of $71To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Oakland to Riverside, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $71 to $81 for a bus ticket from Oakland to Riverside based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $74 which is on 2025-05-24.
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Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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!
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