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Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

12:00PM
11h45m
11:45PM
Oakland - West Oakland BART
Cheapest
Riverside - UC Riverside
Cheapest
11:35AM
12h10m
11:45PM
Oakland - UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
2nd Cheapest
Riverside - UC Riverside
2nd Cheapest
9:35PM
10h30m
8:05AM
Oakland - West Oakland BART
Fastest
Riverside - UC Riverside
Fastest
11:20PM
15h55m
3:15PM
Oakland - West Oakland BART
Riverside - UC Riverside
9:05PM
11h
8:05AM
Oakland - UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
Riverside - UC Riverside
Bus Oakland to Riverside: Trip Overview

Bus Oakland to Riverside: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$58
Average bus trip duration13h 35m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure6:30 AM
Distance390 miles (628 km)
Latest bus departure11:20 PM

Oakland to Riverside Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures7
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:30AM - 11:20PM
Minimum Price$45
Average Ticket Price$58
Minimum Trip Duration10h30m
Average Bus Trip Duration13h35m
Distance390 miles (628 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Oakland - Riverside

You can travel between these two cities by bus or train. Both are practical and eco-friendly ways to travel to Riverside. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

The average travel time from Oakland to Riverside is about 13h 35m, although the fastest bus will take 10h 30m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 381 miles (614 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 381 miles (614 km).

On average, there are 7 daily departures on this route, offered by FlixBus and Greyhound. The number of buses from Oakland to Riverside can differ depending on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Oakland to Riverside as effortless as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The first bus leaves at 6:30 AM and the last one leaves at 11:20 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Oakland to Riverside start their journey at West Oakland BART Station and wind up at Riverside Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Oakland to Riverside by choosing to travel by bus. With prices starting at $45, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The average bus ticket price from Oakland to Riverside is $58. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $45 to $210, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, it is possible to take an overnight bus from Oakland to Riverside. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Oakland to Riverside.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Oakland to Riverside?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time13h 35mAvg Price$58Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time10h 4mAvg Price$76Daily Departures4

The best way to travel between Oakland and Riverside is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $58 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $45. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Riverside, choose the bus, as it will take you from Oakland to Riverside in about 10h 4m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Oakland by bus?

Bus from Riverside to Oakland

You can also go to Riverside by train

Train from Oakland to Riverside

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