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The average bus between Costa Mesa and Riverside takes 3h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Costa Mesa to Riverside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 37m
Duration
50 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 71 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Newport-Broadway to Tustin-East Village Waybus bus 71
  2. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus 200
3h 30m
$4–7

Costa Mesa to Riverside bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Costa Mesa and Riverside. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Costa Mesa is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Riverside at 4:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Tustin-East Village Way and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency3h 38m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency3h 40m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency3h 13m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency2h 50m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency3h 13m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency3h 11m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency2h 52m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency2h 50m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency2h 56m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency2h 50m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency3h 13m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency3h 11m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency2h 50m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency3h 13m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency3h 11m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency2h 50m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency3h 13m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency3h 11m • 2 changes

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    OCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency3h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Costa Mesa to Riverside? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Costa Mesa to Riverside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 49.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Newport-Broadway to Magnolia + Sunnyside via Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 3h 30m.

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