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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Riverside Station | Mission St & Fremont St | Cheapest | |||||
| Riverside Station | Mission St & Fremont St | Fastest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | UC Riverside | 409 Townsend St, SF | No tags | |||||
| Riverside Station | Mission St & Fremont St | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | UC Riverside | San Francisco Bus Station | No tags |
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Get from Riverside to San Francisco
The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 264, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Riverside and San Francisco?
Stops in Riverside
- A
Riverside Bus Station
3911-3956 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, USA - B
Commerce St
3767-3791 Commerce St, Riverside, CA 92507, USA
Stops in San Francisco
- A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA - B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812 - C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114 - D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105 - E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riverside, CA to San Francisco, US by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Riverside to San Francisco?
The cheapest bus tickets from Riverside to San Francisco start at R 1 264. The average price for this route is around R 3 033. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Riverside to San Francisco?
The average bus journey time from Riverside to San Francisco is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 624 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 55m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Riverside to San Francisco route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Riverside to San Francisco?
The earliest bus departs from Riverside to San Francisco at 12:15. And the latest bus departs at 19:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Riverside to San Francisco?
A bus trip from Riverside to San Francisco produces an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Riverside to San Francisco?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Riverside to San Francisco?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Riverside to San Francisco?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Riverside to San Francisco?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to San Francisco, US was searched and found on 07 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 016To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Riverside, CA to San Francisco, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 016 to R 1 558 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to San Francisco, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 016, which is on 2026-01-09.
