What is the cheapest way to get from Mesa to Riverside?

The cheapest way to get from Mesa to Riverside is to bus via Phoenix which costs $55 - $85 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mesa to Riverside?

The fastest way to get from Mesa to Riverside is to tram and fly which takes 5h and costs $65 - $440.

How far is it from Mesa to Riverside?

The distance between Mesa and Riverside is 349 miles. The road distance is 337.5 miles.

How do I travel from Mesa to Riverside without a car?

The best way to get from Mesa to Riverside without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 8h 15m and costs $55 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Mesa to Riverside?

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Mesa to Riverside, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mesa and Riverside?

Riverside is 1h behind Mesa. It is currently 12:10 PM in Mesa and 11:10 AM in Riverside.

Can I drive from Mesa to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Mesa to Riverside is 338 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Mesa to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 199+ hotels available in Riverside.

Mesa to Riverside - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, tram, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Mesa to Riverside by bus, taxi, train, car, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Phoenix
best
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
8h 15m
$57–83
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Mesa to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Pomona Amtraktrain
3. Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain
8h 26m
$134–252
Drive 335.5 mi
1. Drive from Mesa to Riversidecar 335.5 mi
5h 28m
$62–89
Tram, fly to Ontario International Airport
1. Take the tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane PHX - ONT
5h
$69–434
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to San Bernardinobus FlixBus 2054
9h 1m
$59–126
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bloomingtonbus Phoenix / ...
10h 3m
$74–100
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane PHX - SNA
2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
7h 42m
$273–515
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane PHX - BUR
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
7h 26m
$247–673
Tram, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, train
1. Take the tram from Center/Main St to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
3. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus
4. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
5. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
8h 6m
$68–362

Mesa to Riverside by tram and bus

21Weekly Services

8h 15mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 346.7 mi
Duration: 8h 15m

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

EPLA Limo Express operates a bus from Phoenix to San Bernardino, CA 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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