What is the distance between Barstow and Riverside?

About 69 miles (111 km) separate Barstow and Riverside.

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

If you're headed to Riverside from Barstow, chances are that your bus will leave from Travel Center and arrive at Riverside Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Barstow to Riverside from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Barstow to Riverside on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:34am	Travel Center	1h 12m	9:46am	Riverside University Avenue	No tags
Bus	8:34am	Travel Center	1h 22m	9:56am	Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard	No tags
Bus	12:10pm	Travel Center	3h 5m	3:15pm	UC Riverside	No tags
Bus	1:04pm	Travel Center	1h 22m	2:26pm	Riverside East Alessandro Boulevard	No tags
Bus	1:04pm	Travel Center	1h 12m	2:16pm	Riverside University Avenue	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Barstow to Riverside

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 2 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2h 27mAverage Duration

68 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $85	Average Duration1h 31m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$28 - $38	Average Duration2h 27m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Barstow and Riverside?

Stops in Barstow

A
Travel Center
1611 E Main St, Barstow, CA 92311, USA
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B
Barstow Bus Stop near Carl's Jr
2856 Lenwood Rd, Barstow, CA 92311, USA

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

Compare bus companies

Las Vegas Shuttles

3.5/548 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.2

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.2

Based on 48 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the timeliness. Las Vegas Shuttles ticket prices on this trip start at $76

Las Vegas Shuttles Barstow Riverside recent customer reviews

The only thing I did not like it was late getting there to riverside.

Michelle T.

November 27, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,600 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barstow to Riverside, CA by bus

What is the distance between Barstow and Riverside?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barstow to Riverside?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$15

11/22

$14

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The cheapest trip from Barstow to Riverside, CA was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $14

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

You can expect to pay from $14 to $77 for a bus ticket from Barstow to Riverside, CA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Las Vegas Shuttles will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.