How far is Riverside from Oakland?

The distance separating Riverside and Oakland is 381 miles (614 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Riverside to Oakland leave from Riverside Bus Station and arrive at Emeryville 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 Riverside to Oakland from $54 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Riverside to Oakland on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	12:50pm	UC Riverside	17h 45m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	12:50pm	UC Riverside	17h 45m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags
	Bus	3:20pm	UC Riverside	16h 50m	8:10am	El Cerrito del Norte BART	No tags
	Bus	3:20pm	UC Riverside	16h 30m	7:50am	UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	12:50pm	UC Riverside	17h 45m	6:35am	West Oakland BART	No tags

Get from Riverside to Oakland

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

11h 35mAverage Duration

392 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Riverside and Oakland?

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 Oakland

A
Emeryville Station
5885 Horton St, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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B
West Oakland BART Station
1401-1421 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
C
Oakland Bus Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
D
Greyhound Station
2103 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94612, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,443 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 Riverside, CA to Oakland by bus

How far is Riverside from Oakland?
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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

11/23

$85

11/24

$93

Today

$106

11/26

No data

11/27

$63

11/28

No data

11/29

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11/30

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The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Oakland was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $63

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 Oakland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $63 to $112 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.