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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Riverside is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Riverside is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Phoenix to Riverside?

The distance between Phoenix and Riverside is 336 miles. The road distance is 321.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Phoenix to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $55 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Phoenix to Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Riverside bus from?

Phoenix to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Where does the Phoenix to Riverside bus arrive?

Phoenix to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Riverside?

Riverside is 1h behind Phoenix. It is currently 12:58 AM in Phoenix and 11:58 PM in Riverside.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Riverside is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Phoenix to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 199+ hotels available in Riverside.

Phoenix to Riverside - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Riverside by bus (Flixbus), taxi, train, car, plane, or bus

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

Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2054
6h 30m
$58–122
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Pomona Amtraktrain
3. Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain
8h 24m
$130–248
Drive 320 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Riversidecar 320 mi
5h 9m
$59–85
Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane PHX - ONT
2. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Riversidebus
4h 16m
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bloomingtonbus Phoenix / ...
7h 23m
$70–94
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
6h 59m
$271–513
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
6h 42m
$245–671
Fly to Long Beach Airport, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
7h 22m
$66–360

Phoenix to Riverside by bus (Flixbus)

7Weekly Buses

6h 30mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Phoenix to Riverside.

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Distance: 334.4 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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