Bus Tickets from Riverside, CA to Oakland

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  • Departure time: September 29 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: September 30 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 15 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: November 16 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 15 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: November 16 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: West Oakland BART
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 15 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: November 16 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: El Cerrito del Norte BART
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 15 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: November 16 at
    Destination city: Oakland
    Destination location: UC Berkeley (Crescent Lawn)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to Oakland.

Bus
Average Price$61 - $163Average Duration16h
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$94
Average bus trip duration16h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure3:30pm
Distance384 miles (618 km)
Latest bus departure6:50pm

Riverside to Oakland Bus

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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.

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