How much is the bus ticket from Riverside to New York City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Riverside to New York City start from $189. The average price for this route is around $371. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Riverside to New York City?

The average bus trip duration from Riverside to New York City is 3d 1h, covering a distance of 2396 miles (3864 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 18h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Riverside to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Riverside to New York City?

The earliest bus departs from Riverside to New York City at 10:05am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Riverside to New York City?

A bus trip from Riverside to New York City generates an estimated 97 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Riverside to New York City?

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 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Riverside to New York City?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Riverside to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 New York City?

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.

Bus Riverside to New York City from $240 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Riverside to New York City on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00pm	UC Riverside	3d 2h	12:50am	GW Bridge	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00pm	UC Riverside	2d 17h	3:35pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	3:25pm	Riverside Station	3d	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00pm	UC Riverside	2d 19h	5:35pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
	3:25pm	Riverside Station	3d	7:24pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Riverside to New York City on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00pm	UC Riverside	3d 2h	12:50am	GW Bridge	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00pm	UC Riverside	2d 18h	4:45pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	3:25pm	Riverside Station	3d	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:05am	UC Riverside	2d 21h	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	3:25pm	Riverside Station	2d 22h	4:50pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:52 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 3 days, 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $189, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

3d 1hAverage Duration

2396 milesDistance

97kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$189 - $805	Average Duration3d 1h	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$273 - $3,436	Average Duration2d 22h	CO₂ emissions 352kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Riverside and New York City?

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 New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 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.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Riverside, CA to New York City by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Riverside to New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Riverside to New York City start from $189. The average price for this route is around $371. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Riverside to New York City?
The average bus trip duration from Riverside to New York City is 3d 1h, covering a distance of 2396 miles (3864 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 18h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Riverside to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Riverside to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Riverside to New York City at 10:05am. And the latest bus departs at 7:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Riverside to New York City?
A bus trip from Riverside to New York City generates an estimated 97 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Riverside to New York City?
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 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Riverside to New York City?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Riverside to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 New York City?
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.

Best price found

11/26

$2,189

11/27

$2,080

Today

$1,878

11/29

$1,515

11/30

No data

12/01

No data

12/02

$476

12/03

$303

The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to New York City was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $303

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $303 to $2,240 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $303 which is on 2025-12-03.