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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Phoenix is to bus via Central Av & Polk St which costs $50 - $85 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Phoenix is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $140 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and Phoenix?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from Vine Street Mobility Hub and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Riverside to Phoenix?

The distance between Riverside and Phoenix is 351 miles. The road distance is 321.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Phoenix without a car is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $50 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Riverside to Phoenix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverside to Phoenix bus from?

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

Where does the Riverside to Phoenix bus arrive?

Riverside to Phoenix bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Riverside and Phoenix?

Phoenix is 1h ahead of Riverside. It is currently 2:04 AM in Riverside and 3:04 AM in Phoenix.

Can I drive from Riverside to Phoenix?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Phoenix is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Riverside to Phoenix.

Where can I stay near Phoenix?

There are 2711+ hotels available in Phoenix.

Riverside to Phoenix - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Riverside to Phoenix by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, taxi, or car

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

Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrak
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX)ONT - PHX
3h 7m
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Phoenix Bus StationFlixBus 2054
7h 16m
$50–132
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Pomona - Downtown
2. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Maricopa Amtrak
3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Phoenix
10h 13m
$127–249
Drive 320 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Phoenix320 mi
5h 7m
$59–85
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)LAX - PHX
4h 35m
$142–578
Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullerton
2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthur
3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)SNA - PHX
5h 49m
$252–564
Bus via Central Av & Polk St
1. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to PhoenixLa
9h 9m
$53–81

Riverside to Phoenix by bus (Flixbus)

7Weekly Buses

7h 16mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 348.7 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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