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

The cheapest way to get from Surprise to Riverside is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Surprise to Riverside is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Surprise and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Surprise to Riverside. However, there are services departing from 111th Av & Silver Bell Dr and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via Thelda Williams TC, 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center and San Bernardino. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Surprise to Riverside?

The distance between Surprise and Riverside is 464 miles. The road distance is 317.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Surprise to Riverside without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 54m and costs $220 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Surprise to Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Surprise to Riverside bus from?

Surprise to Riverside bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix station.

Where does the Surprise to Riverside bus arrive?

Surprise to Riverside bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Fontana Metrolink Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Surprise and Riverside?

Riverside is 1h behind Surprise. It is currently 2:26 PM in Surprise and 1:26 PM in Riverside.

Can I drive from Surprise to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Surprise to Riverside is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Surprise to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 250+ hotels available in Riverside.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Surprise to Riverside by taxi, train, bus, 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.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Surprise to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Pomona Amtraktrain
3. Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain
8h 54m
$225–368
Bus #2 (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Bernardinobus FlixBus 2054
10h 19m
$46–81
Bus via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus El Paso
9h 7m
$75–96
Drive 315.4 mi
1. Drive from Surprise to Riversidecar 315.4 mi
5h 7m
$58–84
Line 571 bus, fly to Ontario International Airport
1. Take the bus from Thunderbird Rd & Primrose to Van Buren St & 1st Avbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane PHX - ONT
5h 47m
$86–565
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bloomingtonbus Phoenix / ...
10h
$70–96
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
8h 29m
$286–507
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
8h 13m
$230–458
Fly to Long Beach Airport, line 38 bus, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
2. Take the bus from Del Amo-Bloomfield to La Palma-Linkbus
3. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain
8h 32m
$68–351

Surprise to Riverside by bus

7Weekly Buses

9h 7mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Surprise to Riverside.

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Distance: 460.9 mi
Duration: 8h 54m

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

Omnibus Express operates a bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $70–90 and the journey takes 5h.

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