Bus Tickets from Riverside, CA to Oakland

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Next departures to Oakland

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: Riverside Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: Riverside Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Emeryville Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: Riverside Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: Jack London Square
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to Oakland.

Bus
Average Price$60 - $170Average Duration16h 55m
15kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$82 - $134Average Duration12h 51m
55kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Riverside to Oakland

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Oakland. The journey takes about 12 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
12h 51mAverage Duration
$82Cheapest ticket
55kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Riverside, CA to Oakland: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$105
Average bus trip duration16h 55m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure3:30pm
Distance384 miles (618 km)

Riverside to Oakland Bus

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

Best price found
07/25
$63
07/26
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07/28
$63
07/29
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07/30
$52
07/31
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Oakland was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $52

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 Oakland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $88 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Oakland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-07-30.

Usually Amtrak 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 Oakland!

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 Oakland.

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 Oakland that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Riverside to Oakland while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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!

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.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Will you be returning to Riverside, CA by bus?

Bus from Riverside, CA to Oakland

You can also go to Oakland by train

Train from Riverside, CA to Oakland

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