Bus from Riverside, CA to San Diego from $16

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Riverside, CA to San Diego from various bus operators like Las Vegas Shuttles, FlixBus or Executive Lines for the next days.
today
from $20
tomorrow
from $16
Thursday
from $20
Friday
from $21
Saturday
Sunday
from $55
Monday
from $19

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 40m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    6:10 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • FlixBus
    2h 5m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    5:35 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • FlixBus
    3h 15m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    6:45 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 40m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    6:10 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • Executive Lines
    2h 15m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Riverside, CA
    Downtown Metrolink Station
    11:30 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Executive Lines
    Economy
    $42
  • Executive Lines
    2h 15m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Riverside, CA
    Downtown Metrolink Station
    3:30 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Executive Lines
    Economy
    $42
  • Las Vegas Shuttles
    2h 16m
    0
    2:01 AM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    4:17 AM
    San Diego
    University Av & 39th St
    0
    Las Vegas Shuttles
    Economy
    $49
  • Las Vegas Shuttles
    2h 16m
    0
    1:31 PM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    3:47 PM
    San Diego
    University Av & 39th St
    0
    Las Vegas Shuttles
    Economy
    $49

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 40m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    6:10 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • FlixBus
    2h 5m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    5:35 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $20
  • FlixBus
    3h 15m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    6:45 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $25

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 40m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    6:10 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    2h 5m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    5:35 PM
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • FlixBus
    3h 15m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    6:45 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Las Vegas Shuttles
    2h 37m
    0
    2:01 AM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    4:38 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Las Vegas Shuttles
    Economy
    $55
  • Las Vegas Shuttles
    2h 37m
    0
    10:01 AM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    12:38 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Las Vegas Shuttles
    Economy
    $55
  • Las Vegas Shuttles
    2h 37m
    0
    1:31 PM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    4:08 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Las Vegas Shuttles
    Economy
    $55
  • Las Vegas Shuttles
    2h 25m
    0
    2:13 AM
    Riverside, CA
    Alessandro FS Meridian
    4:38 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Las Vegas Shuttles
    Economy
    $55
  • Las Vegas Shuttles
    2h 25m
    0
    10:13 AM
    Riverside, CA
    Alessandro FS Meridian
    12:38 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Las Vegas Shuttles
    Economy
    $55
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    • Save more than 35%
      3h 30m
      Riverside, CA
      9 mi
      9:30 PM
      Fontana, CA
      Fontana
      1:00 AM
      San Diego
      San Ysidro Transit Center
      0 mi
      Economy
      $36

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 40m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    6:10 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $19
  • FlixBus
    2h 40m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    6:10 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $21
  • Executive Lines
    2h 15m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Riverside, CA
    Downtown Metrolink Station
    11:30 AM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Executive Lines
    Economy
    $42
  • Executive Lines
    2h 15m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Riverside, CA
    Downtown Metrolink Station
    3:30 PM
    San Diego
    San Ysidro Transit Center
    0
    Executive Lines
    Economy
    $42
  • Las Vegas Shuttles
    2h 16m
    0
    2:01 AM
    Riverside, CA
    UC Riverside
    4:17 AM
    San Diego
    University Av & 39th St
    0
    Las Vegas Shuttles
    Economy
    $49

Frequency of bus connections between Riverside, CA and San Diego

See here how frequent the connections between Riverside, CA and San Diego are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Riverside, CA to San Diego. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Riverside, CA and San Diego.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 28 buses from Riverside, CA to San Diego, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Riverside, CA and San Diego, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Riverside, CA to San Diego

Compare all providers like Las Vegas Shuttles, FlixBus and Executive Lines that travel 7 times every day by bus from Riverside, CA to San Diego in one click! Book your bus ticket from Riverside, CA to San Diego starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus $16
Fastest Bus 2h 4m
Earliest Bus 3:30 PM
Latest Bus 5:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 87.6 miles
Bus Companies Las Vegas Shuttles, FlixBus and Executive Lines

Cheapest bus connections from Riverside, CA to San Diego

Every day, 7 buses from 3 bus companies leave Riverside, CA for San Diego: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/24/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/22
Monday 06/23
Tuesday 06/24
$55
Wednesday 06/25
$16
Thursday 06/26
$25
Friday 06/27
$27
Saturday 06/28
Sunday 06/29
$55
Monday 06/30
$55
Tuesday 07/01
Wednesday 07/02
$22
Thursday 07/03
Friday 07/04
$55
Saturday 07/05
$55
Sunday 07/06
$56
Monday 07/07
$55
Tuesday 07/08
Wednesday 07/09
$40
Thursday 07/10
Friday 07/11
Saturday 07/12
Sunday 07/13
Monday 07/14
Tuesday 07/15
Wednesday 07/16
Thursday 07/17
Friday 07/18
$40
Saturday 07/19

The cheapest time to travel from Riverside, CA to San Diego

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Riverside, CA to San Diego, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $16, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Riverside, CA to San Diego. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $55.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Riverside, CA to San Diego, with $16. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $49.

How to save money travelling from Riverside, CA to San Diego

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Riverside, CA to San Diego in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Riverside, CA to San Diego, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Riverside, CA to San Diego are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Riverside, CA to San Diego

These are the most booked bus companies between Riverside, CA to San Diego from our users.

FlixBus from Riverside, CA to San Diego

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Riverside, CA to San Diego:

Cheapest Price $16
Fastest Bus 2h 5m
Earliest Bus 3:30 PM
Last Bus 3:30 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 6/23/2025

Executive Lines from Riverside, CA to San Diego

Executive Lines

Here you will find the key facts about the Executive Lines bus route Riverside, CA to San Diego:

Cheapest Price $42
Fastest Bus 2h 15m
Earliest Bus 9:15 AM
Last Bus 5:15 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 6/23/2025

All bus stations and stops in Riverside, CA and San Diego

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Riverside, CA and San Diego.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Riverside, CA to San Diego

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Riverside, CA to San Diego? Or which bus companies serve the route Riverside, CA to San Diego? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Riverside, CA to San Diego bus

How much does a Riverside, CA San Diego bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 2h 40m to reach San Diego. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Riverside, CA to San Diego?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $56. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Diego.

On average, how many connections are available from Riverside, CA to San Diego each day?

Every day, the Riverside, CA to San Diego bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Riverside, CA to San Diego take?

The fastest bus from Riverside, CA to San Diego is offered by Las Vegas Shuttles and takes 2h 4m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $49. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Riverside, CA to San Diego?

The earliest bus arriving in San Diego from Riverside, CA starts at 3:30 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Riverside, CA to San Diego?

The latest bus trip departing from Riverside, CA for San Diego starts at 5:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Riverside, CA San Diego route?

When traveling by bus from Riverside, CA to San Diego, passengers can travel with Las Vegas Shuttles, FlixBus and Executive Lines. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside, CA and San Diego?

You can check all the direct connections between Riverside, CA and San Diego by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Las Vegas Shuttles, FlixBus and Executive Lines.

What can I take with me on the Riverside, CA to San Diego bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Riverside, CA San Diego bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Riverside, CA San Diego bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Riverside, CA to San Diego on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Riverside, CA to San Diego

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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