Find coaches from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA, US

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Next departures from Riverside to San Diego on 14 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
UC Riverside
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)Cheapest
Las Vegas Shuttles
Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard
San Diego University AvenueFastest
FlixBus
UC Riverside
San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)No tags
Las Vegas Shuttles
Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard
San Diego University AvenueNo tags
Amtrak
Riverside Station
Santa Fe DepotNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Riverside to San Diego

Bus
Average priceUS$23 - US$56Average duration2h 16m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$46 - US$51Average duration6h 41m
12kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Riverside to San Diego

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Diego. The journey takes about 2 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
2h 16mAverage duration
US$23Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$56
Average bus trip duration2h 16m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure01:56
Distance76 miles
Latest bus departure15:30

Riverside to San Diego Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Riverside, CA - San Diego, CA, US

  1. What's the distance between Riverside and San Diego by coach?

    The journey from Riverside to San Diego by coach covers an approximate distance of 87 miles (140 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Riverside to San Diego without a car?

    You can reach San Diego from Riverside by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11/09
US$18
12/09
US$21
Today
US$19
14/09
US$20
15/09
US$15
16/09
US$15
17/09
US$15
18/09
US$15
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 18 Sept 2025 with a price of US$15

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 San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$15 to US$51 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$15, which is on 2025-09-18.

Usually Las Vegas Shuttles 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Riverside and San Diego!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Riverside to San Diego.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Riverside to San Diego will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Riverside to San Diego, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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