Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to San Francisco.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Riverside to San FranciscoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 12 hours 43 minutes and with fares starting at just $89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Riverside to San Francisco: Trip Overview
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Riverside to San Francisco Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Riverside to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 27, 2025 with a price of $55To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Riverside to San Francisco, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $55 to $92 for a bus ticket from Riverside to San Francisco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-04-27.
Usually Amtrak 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.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Riverside to San Francisco.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Riverside to San Francisco, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Riverside to San Francisco.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Riverside to San Francisco while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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