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La Mesa to Riverside buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between La Mesa and Riverside takes 10h 5m and the fastest bus takes 6h 20m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from La 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.

10h 5m
Duration
138 mi
Distance
$32
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

La Mesa to Riverside bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between La Mesa and Riverside. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Mesa is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Riverside at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Old Town Transit Center and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    San Diego Metro TransitFlixbus USAOCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency6h 20m • 4 changes
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    San Diego Metro TransitFlixbus USAOCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency6h 32m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    San Diego Metro TransitFlixbus USAOCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency12h 26m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    San Diego Metro TransitFlixbus USAOCTARiverside Transit AgencyRiverside Transit Agency15h 11m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from La 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.

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  • Distance: 137.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

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

You can take a bus from University Av & College Av to Magnolia + Sunnyside via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 6, Tustin-East Village Way, Village of Orange Zone 5, and Galleria @ Tyler EB in around 6h 17m.

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