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How to get fromFresno to Riversideby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Fresno to Riverside by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus via Bakersfield

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    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 45m
    $52–98

  2. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 34m
    $37–68

  3. Drive  270.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to Riversidecar car 270.2 mi
    4h 35m
    $50–72

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FAT - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    6h 21m
    $408–678

  5. Bus, train via Magnolia + Beatty

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    7h 2m
    $44–70

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    7h 10m
    $43–64

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus San Jose
    10h 1m
    $63–94

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane FAT - ONT
    7h 45m
    $561–815

Fresno to Riverside by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Riverside via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) hourly.

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