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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Riverside is to bus which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 30m.

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 7m 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 346 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 via Fontana which takes 6h 24m and costs $75 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 8:38 PM in Phoenix and 7:38 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 7m to drive from Phoenix to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 231+ hotels available in Riverside.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Phoenix to Riverside by bus, taxi, train, car, 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 Fontana
best
1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit CenterEl Paso
6h 24m
$76–97
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit CenterFlixBus 2054
6h 30m
$46–104
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtrak
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Pomona Amtrak
3. Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtown
8h 24m
$130–248
Drive 320 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Riverside320 mi
5h 7m
$59–85
Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)PHX - ONT
2. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Riverside
4h 11m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Bernardino, CAEl Paso
7h 46m
$54–81
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)PHX - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
6h 19m
$141–578
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)PHX - SNA
2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
6h 54m
$251–574
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)PHX - BUR
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
6h 37m
$295–671

Phoenix to Riverside by bus and train

14Weekly Services

6h 24mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 344.2 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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 twice daily. Tickets cost $70–90 and the journey takes 4h 36m.

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