The average bus between Palm Springs and Riverside takes 7h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Palm Springs 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Palm Springs and Riverside. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palm Springs is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Riverside at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Varner at Harry Oliver and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Palm Springs 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs station and arriving at Riverside station via Varner at Harry Oliver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Palm Springs to Riverside bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, depart from Indian Canyon at Alejo station.
Palm Springs to Riverside bus services, operated by Sunline Transit, arrive at San Bernardino Transit Center station.
Book your Palm Springs to Riverside bus tickets online with Sunline Transit and Omnitrans.
The distance between Palm Springs and Riverside is 79.7 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a bus from Indian Canyon at Alejo to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Varner at Harry Oliver and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 4h 32m.