Bus Tickets from Riverside, CA to San Francisco, US

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  • Departure time: November 15 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: November 16 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 17 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: December 18 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 17 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: December 18 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 17 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: December 18 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: Daly BART - 500 John Daly Blvd
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: December 17 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: December 18 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: 409 Townsend St, SF
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to San Francisco.

Bus
Average Price$50 - $145Average Duration12h 25m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$89 - $157Average Duration12h 43m
56kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Riverside to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 12 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
12h 25mAverage Duration
$50Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$74
Average bus trip duration12h 25m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure6:50pm
Distance386 miles (622 km)

Riverside to San Francisco Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Riverside to San Francisco, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Riverside to San Francisco.

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

Did you know?

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Riverside, CA to San Francisco, US?

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