How much does a bus ticket from Riverside to San Jose cost?

The bus ticket price from Riverside to San Jose starts at R 984. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Riverside to San Jose is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Riverside to San Jose?

The average travel time between Riverside and San Jose is around 10h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 10h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 555 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Riverside and San Jose?

The number of buses from Riverside to San Jose can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Riverside to San Jose by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Riverside to San Jose?

When taking the bus from Riverside to San Jose, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Riverside to San Jose?

Buses travelling between Riverside and San Jose leave from Riverside Bus Station or Commerce St and arrive at Diridon Station, Santiago Express San Jose, 1118 E William St.

Bus Riverside to San Jose from R 1 503 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Riverside to San Jose on 18 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:25	Riverside Station	13h 5m	04:30	Diridon Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:15	UC Riverside	17h 10m	05:25	Diridon Station	No tags
	15:25	Riverside Station	13h 5m	04:30	Diridon Station	No tags

Next departures from Riverside to San Jose on 21 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:10	Riverside Station	11h 25m	18:35	Diridon Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:00	UC Riverside	10h 25m	05:25	Diridon Station	Fastest
	07:10	Riverside Station	13h 6m	20:16	Diridon Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 7:32 PM PST.

Get from Riverside to San Jose

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 984, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

10h 35mAverage duration

557 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Riverside and San Jose?

Stops in Riverside

A - Riverside Bus Station

B - Commerce St

Stops in San Jose

A - Diridon Station

B - Santiago Express San Jose

C - 1118 E William St

D - San Jose Bus Stop

E - Tamien Station

F - Diridon Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riverside, CA to San Jose, US by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Riverside to San Jose cost?
The bus ticket price from Riverside to San Jose starts at R 984. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Riverside to San Jose is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Riverside to San Jose?
The average travel time between Riverside and San Jose is around 10h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 10h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 555 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Riverside and San Jose?
The number of buses from Riverside to San Jose can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Riverside to San Jose by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Riverside to San Jose?
When taking the bus from Riverside to San Jose, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Riverside to San Jose?
Buses travelling between Riverside and San Jose leave from Riverside Bus Station or Commerce St and arrive at Diridon Station, Santiago Express San Jose, 1118 E William St.

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The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to San Jose, US was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 503

To 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 Jose, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 503 to R 2 210 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to San Jose, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 503, which is on 2025-11-21.