There are 6 ways to get from Flagstaff to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, shuttle, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Flagstaff to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
8h 55m$50–170Bus
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210 / ...
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardinobus FlixBus 2054
9h 50m$65–166Drive 421.3 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to Riversidecar 421.3 mi
7h 14m$77–112Fly Flagstaff to Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane FLG - ONT
7h 38m$74–475Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane PHX - ONT
6h 41m$249–614Fly Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane FLG - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
9h 44m$78–477
Flagstaff to Riverside by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Riverside is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Riverside is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $240 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via Phoenix Bus Station and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Riverside. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Riverside is 491 miles. The road distance is 423.7 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs $50 - $170.
The train from Flagstaff to Riverside takes 8h 55m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Flagstaff to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
Flagstaff to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Riverside is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs $50 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $170 and takes 9h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $480 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Flagstaff to Riverside twice daily. Tickets cost $50–170 and the journey takes 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Phoenix Bus Station and San Bernardino in around 9h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Phoenix to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Phoenix to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $50–120
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $60–170
- Business - advance purchase
- $85–360
- Business Class
- $140–390
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35–95
Shuttle from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $182
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
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More Questions & Answers
Flagstaff to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Riverside is 1h behind Flagstaff. It is currently 9:49 PM in Flagstaff and 8:49 PM in Riverside.
Flagstaff to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Riverside is 424 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Flagstaff to Riverside.
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