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  • Departure time: 15 September at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: Oakland/Berkeley/East Bay
    Arrival time: 15 September at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 September at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: El Cerrito del Norte BART
    Arrival time: 16 September at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 September at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Arrival time: 16 September at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 September at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: 16 September at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 15 September at
    Departure city: Oakland
    Departure location: West Oakland BART
    Arrival time: 16 September at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: UC Riverside
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Oakland to Riverside

Bus
Average priceUS$56 - US$139Average duration14h 40m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$71 - US$78Average duration10h 4m
56kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Oakland to Riverside

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 10 hours 4 minutes and with fares starting at just US$71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
10h 4mAverage duration
US$71Cheapest ticket
56kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Oakland to Riverside, CA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$81
Average bus trip duration14h 40m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure20:40
Distance386 miles
Latest bus departure23:20

Oakland to Riverside Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - Riverside, CA

  1. How far is Riverside from Oakland by coach?

    The journey from Oakland to Riverside by coach covers an approximate distance of 381 miles (614 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Riverside from Oakland without flying?

    To travel from Oakland to Riverside without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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

Best price found
26/08
US$55
27/08
US$63
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Oakland to Riverside, CA was searched and found on 26 Aug 2025 with a price of US$55

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Bus Travel Tips

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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 Oakland to Riverside.

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

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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 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!

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Bus from Riverside, CA to Oakland

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