Find coaches from Tucson to Riverside, CA

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Next departures from Tucson to Riverside on 29 August
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
U of A
UC RiversideCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Station
UC RiversideNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Tucson to Riverside

Bus
Average priceUS$55 - US$119Average duration9h 25m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$95 - US$95Average duration23h 30m
57kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Tucson to Riverside

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just US$55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
9h 25mAverage duration
US$55Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tucson to Riverside, CA: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$64
Average bus trip duration9h 25m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure06:00
Distance388 miles
Latest bus departure22:15

Tucson to Riverside Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Tucson - Riverside, CA

  1. What's the distance between Tucson and Riverside by coach?

    The journey from Tucson to Riverside by coach covers an approximate distance of 389 miles (626 km).

  2. How can I travel from Tucson to Riverside avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Tucson 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 might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
26/08
US$55
27/08
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Today
US$51
29/08
US$90
30/08
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31/08
US$48
01/09
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02/09
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tucson to Riverside, CA was searched and found on 31 Aug 2025 with a price of US$48

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tucson to Riverside, CA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$48 to US$90 for a bus ticket from Tucson to Riverside, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$48, which is on 2025-08-31.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Tucson to Riverside.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 Tucson to Riverside, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Tucson to Riverside, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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 word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Tucson to Riverside, CA?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Tucson by bus?

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