The cheapest and fastest buses from Riverside, CA to Albuquerque, NM
Cheapest price
$258
Average price
$258
Fastest journey
1 d 2 h
Average duration
1 d 2 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
992 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Albuquerque, NM is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riverside, CA to Albuquerque, NM will cost around $258 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $258.
Of the 1 buses that leave Riverside, CA for Albuquerque, NM on Thu, May 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 992 km distance in an average of 1 d 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 2 h .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 1 d 2 h 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.
3:00 AM26h00Riverside, CA5:00 AMAlbuquerque, NM$2581One-way0 transfers
3:00 AM26h00Riverside, CA5:00 AMAlbuquerque, NM$2581One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Riverside, CA to Albuquerque, NM
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Riverside, CA to Albuquerque, NM among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $85. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $85, and a flight costs an average of $141.
Distance: 616 miles (992 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$207 Average price | $157 Average price Cheapest | $240 Average price |
26h 46m Average total duration 26h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 44m Average total duration 15h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Riverside, CA to Albuquerque, NM Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $222 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 38h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $273 |
Live departures
Riverside, CA to Albuquerque, NM bus times
The table below shows live departures for Riverside, CA to Albuquerque, NM buses for today, Tuesday, May 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 10:05 AM Riverside, Parking Lot 30, CA | 21h00 | 8:05 AM Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station), NM | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 1:15 PM Riverside, Parking Lot 30, CA | 38h20 | 4:35 AM Albuquerque, 1st St SW (Greyhound Bus Station), NM | 4 transfers | |
| Wednesday, May 6 | |||||
![]() | 3:00 AM Riverside, CA | 26h00 | 5:00 AM Albuquerque, NM | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Riverside, CA to Albuquerque, NM
Buses from Riverside, CA to Albuquerque, NM run on average 3 times per day, taking around 26h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $123 (€99) but you can travel from only $85 (€68) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 616 miles (992 km) distance in 21h 0m.
Distance 616 miles (992 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $123 (€99) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 21h 0m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: Riverside Transit Agency from Riverside, CA to Albuquerque, NMYou can travel by bus between Riverside, CA to Albuquerque, NM with Riverside Transit Agency for as low as $85 (€68). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Riverside, CA to Albuquerque, NM
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Riverside, CA to Albuquerque, NM by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Albuquerque, NM, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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