How far is Riverside from Boston?

The distance between the two cities is 2548 miles (4110 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Riverside to Boston leave from Riverside Bus Station and arrive at Back Bay Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boston Fire Museum, Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, JFK Library, Freedom Trail and Boston Open Studios.

Bus Riverside to Boston from $473 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Riverside to Boston on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:35am	UC Riverside	3d 2h	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:35am	UC Riverside	3d 2h	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:35am	UC Riverside	3d 6h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	1:10pm	UC Riverside	3d 22h	2:50pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:10pm	UC Riverside	3d 22h	2:50pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 3 days, 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $240, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3d 7hAverage Duration

2539 milesDistance

102kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$240 - $544	Average Duration3d 7h	CO₂ emissions 102kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$485 - $2,483	Average Duration3d 2h	CO₂ emissions 373kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Riverside and Boston?

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

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Riverside, CA to Boston, MA, US by bus

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The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $2,106

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

You can expect to pay from $2,106 to $2,392 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $2,106 which is on 2025-11-27.