Bus from Riverside, CA to Oakland: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Riverside to Oakland on January 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
UC Riverside
West Oakland BARTNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
UC Riverside
West Oakland BARTNo tags
FlixBusBus
UC Riverside
West Oakland BARTNo tags
FlixBusBus
UC Riverside
UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)No tags
FlixBusBus
UC Riverside
El Cerrito del Norte BARTNo 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 $125, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
11h 35mAverage Duration
618 kmDistance
15kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riverside, CA to Oakland by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Riverside to Oakland?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Riverside to Oakland start from $125. The average price for this route is around $238. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Riverside to Oakland?

    The average bus travel time from Riverside to Oakland is 11h 35m, covering a distance of 618 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the Riverside to Oakland route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Riverside to Oakland?

    The earliest bus departs from Riverside to Oakland at 12:15pm. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Riverside to Oakland?

    A bus trip from Riverside to Oakland generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Riverside to Oakland?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5752 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Riverside to Oakland?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Riverside to Oakland?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Riverside to Oakland?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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