How far is Riverside from Fresno?

The distance between the two cities is 235 miles (378 km).

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

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

Bus Riverside to Fresno from $54 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Riverside to Fresno on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:10am	Riverside Station	7h 2m	2:12pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	10:05am	UC Riverside	7h 50m	5:55pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:25pm	UC Riverside	9h 50m	10:15pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
	10:15am	Riverside Station	7h 57m	6:12pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00pm	UC Riverside	9h 40m	4:40am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:17 PM PST.

Get from Riverside to Fresno

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

9h 40mAverage Duration

236 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Riverside and Fresno?

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 Fresno

A
Amtrak Station
2660 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721, USA
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B
1157 F St
1157 F St, Fresno, CA 93706 , USA
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C
E St
919 E St, Fresno, CA 93706, USA
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D
Train / Greyhound Station
1033 H St, Fresno, CA 93721
E
W Shaw Ave
Carl's Jr., 5275 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,598 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,398 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.

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

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$54

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$54

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$69

The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Fresno, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $54

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 Fresno, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $112 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Fresno, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-11-26.