Bus Tickets from Riverside, CA to New York City

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TodayJul 28
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from $540
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FriAug 1
from $250
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SunAug 3
from $233
MonAug 4

Next departures to New York City

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: New York Port Authority
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: Riverside Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: New York Port Authority
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: Riverside Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to New York City.

Bus
Average Price$197 - $836Average Duration3d 1h
97kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$300 - $2,478Average Duration2d 21h
352kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Riverside to New York City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $197, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
3d 1hAverage Duration
$197Cheapest ticket
97kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Riverside, CA to New York City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$267
Average bus trip duration3d 1h
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure10:05am
Distance2396 miles (3864 km)
Latest bus departure3:30pm

Riverside to New York City Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07/26
$580
07/27
$541
Today
No data
07/29
$1,889
07/30
No data
07/31
No data
08/01
$514
08/02
$560
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to New York City was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of $514

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $514 to $3,164 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $514 which is on 2025-08-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Riverside to New York City.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Riverside to New York City, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Riverside to New York City that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Riverside to New York City.

Did you know?

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

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Riverside, CA to New York City?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Riverside, CA to New York City

You can also go to New York City by train

Train from Riverside, CA to New York City

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