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Journey Information
There are 5 intercity coaches per day from Los Angeles to Riverside. Traveling by coach from Los Angeles to Riverside usually takes around 2 hours and 4 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US coach can make the trip in just one hour and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 49 mi (79 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 10m |
| Cheapest price | £9.41 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
| Coach lines | 2 |
How much is a coach ticket from Los Angeles to Riverside?
£12.42 is the average price of a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Riverside. This is currently one of the best deals in bus travel. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from Los Angeles to Riverside is expected to range from £17 to £21. If you are looking to travel to Riverside within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from £17. The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are £17 and can be found on 30 May 2024.
Monthly average prices
The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in October. That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just £16 – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Los Angeles to Riverside in May, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to £21 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap coach tickets is to book at least 29 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save £1.39 on your coach ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
What coach companies travel from Los Angeles to Riverside?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Los Angeles to Riverside that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus US usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 3 | 1h 35m | £12.19 |
| Greyhound | 2 | 2h 33m | £25.28 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 3 trips per day from Los Angeles to Riverside, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from Los Angeles to Riverside every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 33 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Riverside usually start from £9.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 2 hours and 4 minutes to cover the 49 miles from Los Angeles to Riverside. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 10 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Los Angeles to Riverside for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.
The first coach leaves at 06:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from Los Angeles to Riverside, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 5 scheduled coaches that travel from Los Angeles to Riverside every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 3 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Los Angeles to Riverside; ticket prices start at £6.28.
City Information
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.
The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.
With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.
Riverside
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Riverside is the most populous city in the Inland Empire and the birthplace of the local citrus industry. One of the most popular buildings in the city is the Mission Inn, a historic landmark that is also the largest Mission Revival Style building in the country. The building is now a popular local hotel and spa, offering top-notch hospitality services. While nearby, don't forget to check out the Mission Inn Museum as well. If you are looking to enjoy a great panoramic view of the entire city, take a short hike to the top of Mount Rubidoux, and you will not be disappointed!
Riverside boasts a generally vibrant food scene with plenty of establishments to choose from. The Mission Inn itself offers incredible traditional Spanish dishes and a fabulous open-air patio dining spot. For seasonal produce and local dishes, check out Salted Pig!
Riverside is served by Amtrak trains and several bus companies that operate routes throughout Southern California and beyond. In addition, there are three major airports in Riverside's general area: Ontario International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and John Wayne Orange County Airport.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Los Angeles?
Main departure station: Downtown - Vignes Lot
Coaches to Riverside leave from 4 stations in Los Angeles.
All coach stations in Los Angeles:
Downtown - Vignes Lot
800 N Alameda St
North Hollywood Bus Station
San Fernando Bus Station
Where does the coach arrive in Riverside?
Main arrival station: UC Parking Lot 30 - 900 Martin Luther King BLVD
All coaches from Los Angeles arrive at one main station in Riverside.
Coach stations in Riverside:
UC Parking Lot 30 - 900 Martin Luther King BLVD
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