How far is Riverside from New York City?

The distance separating Riverside and New York City is 2402 miles (3874 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Riverside to New York City?

Most of the buses traveling from Riverside to New York City leave from Riverside Bus Station and arrive at GW Bridge. These are the most popular 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.

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The High Line, Washington Square Park, Governors Island, Metropolitan Museum of Art and 9/11 Tribute Center.

Bus Riverside to New York City from $240 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Riverside to New York City on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	12:50pm	UC Riverside	3d 5h	9:00pm	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	12:50pm	UC Riverside	2d 23h	3:15pm	Chinatown	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	12:50pm	UC Riverside	2d 18h	10:25am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	12:50pm	UC Riverside	2d 23h	3:05pm	GW Bridge	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	12:50pm	UC Riverside	2d 21h	1:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $141, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

3d 1hAverage Duration

2406 milesDistance

97kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$141 - $679	Average Duration3d 1h	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$273 - $3,436	Average Duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 352kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Riverside and New York City?

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 New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

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Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,414 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 New York City 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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11/21

$2,089

11/22

$633

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$2,361

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$2,087

The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to New York City was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $633

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $633 to $3,324 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $2,087 which is on 2025-11-28.