How far is Houston from Riverside?

Houston and Riverside are 1321 miles (2131 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Houston to Riverside leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway and arrive at Riverside Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Houston to Riverside from $521 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Houston to Riverside on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	2:10am	Houston Bus Station	1d 15h	3:15pm	UC Riverside	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	2:10am	Houston Bus Station	1d 15h	3:15pm	UC Riverside	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound	Bus	10:05am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	2d 4h	12:45pm	UC Riverside	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:10am	Downtown Gray & Smith	2d 3h	12:45pm	UC Riverside	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:25am	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	2d 3h	12:45pm	UC Riverside	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Houston 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 days, 1 hour 41 minutes and with fares starting at just $219, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2d 1hAverage Duration

1318 milesDistance

193kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$168 - $409	Average Duration1d 20h	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$219 - $255	Average Duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 193kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Riverside?

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
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C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, 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

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.