What is the travel distance from Palm Springs to Riverside?

Palm Springs and Riverside are 50 miles (80 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Palm Springs to Riverside?

The majority of buses traveling from Palm Springs to Riverside start their journey at Palm Springs Airport and wind up at Riverside Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Palm Springs to Riverside from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Palm Springs to Riverside on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:10pm	Indian Canyon Dr	4h 26m	6:36pm	Riverside Station	CheapestFastest
2:10pm	Indian Canyon Dr	4h 26m	6:36pm	Riverside Station	No tags
2:00pm	Palm Springs Airport (PSP)	4h 36m	6:36pm	Riverside Station	No tags
2:00pm	Palm Springs Airport (PSP)	4h 36m	6:36pm	Riverside Station	No tags

Next departures for Palm Springs to Riverside on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:10pm	Indian Canyon Dr	4h 26m	6:36pm	Riverside Station	CheapestFastest
2:10pm	Indian Canyon Dr	4h 26m	6:36pm	Riverside Station	No tags
2:00pm	Palm Springs Airport (PSP)	4h 36m	6:36pm	Riverside Station	No tags
2:00pm	Palm Springs Airport (PSP)	4h 36m	6:36pm	Riverside Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 5:48 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Palm Springs to Riverside

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 45mAverage Duration

46 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $50	Average Duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$46 - $58	Average Duration16h 34m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Palm Springs and Riverside?

Stops in Palm Springs

A
Palm Springs Airport
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B
Garnet Ave
360 Garnet Ave, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, USA
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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

Amtrak

4/55,600 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Palm Springs to Riverside, CA by bus

What is the travel distance from Palm Springs to Riverside?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$22

11/22

$28

Today

$22

11/24

$28

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The cheapest trip from Palm Springs to Riverside, CA was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $216 for a bus ticket from Palm Springs to Riverside, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-24.