The average bus between Riverside and Seattle takes 36h 40m and the fastest bus takes 30h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Riverside to Seattle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Riverside and Seattle. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverside is at 11:35 AM which arrives into Seattle at 3:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bakersfield and take an average of 36h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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30h 25m • 2 changes
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40h 15m • 2 changes
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30h 25m • 2 changes
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40h 15m • 2 changes
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30h 25m • 2 changes
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40h 15m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Seattle. However, there are services departing from Riverside station and arriving at Seattle station via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 40m.
Riverside to Seattle bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside to Seattle bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Book your Riverside to Seattle bus tickets online with Amtrak and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Riverside and Seattle is 1,573.1 km. The road distance is 1,951 km.
You can take a bus from Riverside to Seattle Bus Station via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 29h 45m.