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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Irvine, CA to Riverside, CA
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 53 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Irvine, 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 Irvine, CA to Riverside, CA will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 1 buses that leave Irvine, CA for Riverside, CA on Tue, Feb 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 17 the direct buses cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 53 m .
On Tue, Feb 17 the slowest buses will take 1 h 53 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Irvine, CA to Riverside, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Irvine, CA to Riverside, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€17 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price |
1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Irvine, CA to Riverside, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Irvine, CA to Riverside, CA buses for today, Monday, February 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 6:15 PM Irvine, CA | 2h40 | 8:55 PM Riverside, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:52 PM Irvine, CA | 1h53 | 1:45 AM Riverside, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Irvine, CA to Riverside, CA
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Buses from Irvine, CA to Riverside, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:49, the last at 15:52. The fastest bus covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 53m |
First bus 07:49 |
Last bus 15:52 |
FAQs: Bus from Irvine, CA to Riverside, CA
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