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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Tempe is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to Tempe is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $140 - $600.

How far is it from Riverside to Tempe?

The distance between Riverside and Tempe is 357 miles. The road distance is 333 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to Tempe without a car is to bus via 44th St/Washington which takes 8h 8m and costs $55 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Riverside to Tempe, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Riverside and Tempe?

Tempe is 1h ahead of Riverside. It is currently 8:50 PM in Riverside and 9:50 PM in Tempe.

Can I drive from Riverside to Tempe?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Tempe is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Riverside to Tempe.

Where can I stay near Tempe?

There are 2772+ hotels available in Tempe.

Riverside to Tempe - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, tram, taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Riverside to Tempe by bus, plane, tram, 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, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrak
2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX)ONT - PHX
3. Take the tram from 44th St/Washington to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd
3h 40m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to PhoenixLa
9h 26m
$53–81
Bus via 44th St/Washington (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train StationFlixBus 2054
8h 8m
$58–144
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 Tempe
10h 10m
$117–239
Drive 331.1 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to Tempe331.1 mi
5h 18m
$61–88
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
5h 7m
$144–580
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
6h 22m
$254–566

Riverside to Tempe by bus and tram (Flixbus)

7Weekly Services

8h 8mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Riverside to Tempe.

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Distance: 354.5 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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