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How to get fromPhoenix to Riversideby bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Phoenix to Riverside by bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Fontana

    best
    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus El Paso
    6h 57m
    $80–101

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, line 38 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PHX - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo-Bloomfield to La Palma-Linkbus bus
    3. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    6h 59m
    $49–237

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Pomona Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 43m
    $289–433

  4. Drive  320 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Riversidecar car 320 mi
    5h 9m
    $59–85

  5. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, line 215 bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PHX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus bus
    5h
    $160–214

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bloomingtonbus bus Nogales / ...
    8h 2m
    $70–94

  7. Bus via Ontario (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    8h 33m
    $63–95

  8. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Bernardinobus bus Lxus 2202 / ...
    8h 55m
    $57–83

  9. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PHX - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    6h 59m
    $78–519

  10. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PHX - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    6h 37m
    $166–224

  11. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PHX - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 25m

Phoenix to Riverside by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

Omnibus Express operates a bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $70–90 and the journey takes 5h.

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