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bus lines5
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About Riverside

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.

What bus companies travel to Riverside, California?

Located in California, Riverside is accessible by bus from 13 other cities. You can choose from 60 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Riverside on Wanderu. FlixBus US usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Riverside are also available.

Bus companies serving Riverside

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US15811h 40m$75.15
Las Vegas Shuttles171h 31m$48.76
Greyhound23h 14m$36.20
Amtrak Thruway24h 12m$31.55
OurBus24h 46m$45.00
  • 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.

  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 buses are outfitted with power outlets, free WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning for your comfort.

  • Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities.

  • OurBus is an intercity bus company based in New York City. OurBus provides cheap bus tickets to some of the most popular cities in the United States. All OurBus coaches come equipped with a generous roster of amenities, including extra legroom, freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and complimentary bottled water. With cheap bus tickets, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by bus if you are looking for comfort at a good price.

Which bus carrier has the best service to Riverside?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Riverside by bus with Windstar Lines giving them a 4.8 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Windstar Lines had the most comfortable bus service to Riverside taking into account the seats and amenities that Windstar Lines offers. They rate Windstar Lines a 5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Riverside punctually, travelers suggest that Windstar Lines has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Riverside, rating them a 5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$13.99 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Riverside, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Riverside. In the last month, buses from Palm Springs to Riverside had the lowest average price at $13.99.

The busiest bus station in Riverside is UC Parking Lot 30 - 900 Martin Luther King BLVD. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular bus stations in Riverside are:

  • UC Parking Lot 30 - 900 Martin Luther King BLVD
  • Riverside East Alessandro Blvd
  • Riverside University Ave
Riverside ranks number 20 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 252 in United States. Riverside ranks number 12 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Riverside via bus service. On average 32 direct daily bus trips serve Riverside.
The population of Riverside is 322424. Riverside ranks number 13 in terms of population in California and number 103 in all of United States.
Bus tickets to Riverside range from $14 for a short trip to Riverside, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Riverside starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Riverside can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $27.
People who take the bus to Riverside are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a bus last minute make taking a bus to Riverside easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest bus station to the city center of Riverside is Downtown Metrolink Station - 4066 Vine St, located just 2.2 miles away. Select Downtown Metrolink Station - 4066 Vine St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Riverside. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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