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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus) | UC Riverside | Cheapest | |||||
 | San Diego University Avenue | Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard | Fastest | |||||
| UCSD Health La Jolla Station | UC Riverside | No tags | |||||
| San Diego University Avenue | Riverside University Avenue | No tags | |||||
| San Diego University Avenue | Riverside University Avenue | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to RiversideAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 1 hour 48 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA: Trip Overview
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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $15To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $15 to $51 for a bus ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Riverside, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-08-26.
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.
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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 San Diego and Riverside!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Diego to Riverside, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Diego to Riverside will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Diego to Riverside while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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.
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