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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bakersfield, CA to Riverside, CA
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
4 h 31 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Riverside, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bakersfield, CA to Riverside, CA will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bakersfield, CA for Riverside, CA on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 217 km distance in an average of 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 31 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 6 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Bakersfield, CA to Riverside, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 01:13PM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:13AM | Duration 2h38 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $106 |
Live departures
Bakersfield, CA to Riverside, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bakersfield, CA to Riverside, CA buses for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 0 | 7:35 AM Bakersfield, CA | 2h38 | 10:13 AM Riverside, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:05 PM Bakersfield, CA | 6h31 | 1:36 AM Riverside, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:05 PM Bakersfield, CA | 4h31 | 1:36 AM Riverside, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Riverside, CA
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Distance 134 miles (217 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 31m |
First bus 03:35 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Bakersfield, CA to Riverside, CA start from as low as $33 (€27) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $37 (€30) depending on the train type and class.
FAQs: Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Riverside, CA
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