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How to get fromRiverside to Tucsonby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Riverside to Tucson by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Tucsonbus bus FlixBus 2054
    9h 36m
    $50–102

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    11h 9m
    $45–550

  3. Drive 435.1 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Tucsoncar car 435.1 mi
    6h 59m
    $80–115

  4. Fly Ontario International Airport to Tucson

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane ONT - TUS
    5h 45m
    $142–902

  5. Bus via 12th Av/Canada St

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Tucsonbus bus San Jose / ...
    11h 51m
    $48–74

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    5h 29m
    $112–628

  7. Fly Ontario International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ONT - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    5h 36m
    $211–626

  8. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SNA - TUS
    7h
    $122–714

  9. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SAN - TUS
    7h 29m
    $174–992

Riverside to Tucson by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Bernardino to Tucson once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ontario Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–550 and the journey takes 9h 44m.

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