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Riverside to Los Angeles Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Riverside to Los Angeles?
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Riverside to Los Angeles.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceCZK 359.55 | Avg. PriceCZK 405.95 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips3 |
Duration | Duration2h 10m | Duration4h 4m |
Bus from Riverside to Los Angeles: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Riverside to Los Angeles. Traveling by bus from Riverside to Los Angeles usually takes around 2 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in just one hour and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 49 mi (79 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 30m |
| Cheapest price | CZK 305.36 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Riverside to Los Angeles?
Bus tickets for a trip from Riverside to Los Angeles cost CZK 305.36 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 23 days in advance. This way, you can save up to CZK 179.88 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Riverside to Los Angeles?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Riverside to Los Angeles. FlixBus US connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 3 | 2h 32m | CZK 423.24 |
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 Riverside to Los Angeles, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Riverside to Los Angeles
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 32 minutes to cover the 49 miles from Riverside to Los Angeles. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 30 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 bus 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 buses as people head from Riverside to Los Angeles 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 bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Riverside to Los Angeles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Riverside to Los Angeles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Riverside to Los Angeles; ticket prices start at CZK 358.50.
City Information
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.
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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Riverside?
Main departure station: UC Parking Lot 30 - 900 Martin Luther King BLVD
Most buses depart from the main station in Riverside.
All bus stations in Riverside:
UC Parking Lot 30 - 900 Martin Luther King BLVD
Where does the bus arrive in Los Angeles?
Main arrival station: 800 N Alameda St
Buses arrive in Los Angeles at 4 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Los Angeles:
800 N Alameda St
Downtown - Vignes Lot
San Fernando Bus Station
North Hollywood Bus Station
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