There are 6 ways to get from Imperial to Riverside by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
- Take the bus from Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus 10
7h 34m$16–27Bus, train via San Diego
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain
7h 34m$64–130Drive 155.6 mi
- Drive from Imperial to Riversidecar 155.6 mi
2h 48m$29–41Fly, train
- Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane IPL - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
4h 54m$103–463Bus via Fontana
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0850
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus El Paso
7h 50m$66–95Bus, train
- Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2054
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain 91-PV Line / ...
8h 55m$46–73
Imperial to Riverside by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Imperial to Riverside is to bus which costs $15 - $28 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Imperial to Riverside is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Imperial to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Imperial Avenue/Worthington Road and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via El Centro Bus Stop, Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Imperial and Riverside is 200 miles. The road distance is 156.5 miles.
The best way to get from Imperial to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $15 - $28.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Imperial to Riverside, including transfers.
Imperial to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Centro Bus Stop station.
Imperial to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Imperial to Riverside is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Imperial to Riverside.
There are 276+ hotels available in Riverside.
What companies run services between Imperial, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Imperial Avenue/Worthington Road to Vine Street Mobility Hub via State Street/7th Street, El Centro Bus Stop, Indio Bus Station, Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 7h 34m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Imperial County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 760-343-3451
- Website
- sunline.org
Bus from Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen to San Bernardino Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- sunline.org
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1
- Youth 5-17
- $1
- Adults 18-59
- $1
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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