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 9h 42m.

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 Surprise PNR and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via Van Buren St & Central Av, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

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 $240 - $400.

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 Flixbus USA, depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.

Where does the Surprise to Riverside bus arrive?

Surprise to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino station.

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 498+ 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
$240–398
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to San Bernardinobus FlixBus 2054
9h 42m
$46–81
Bus via Thelda Williams TC
1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus El Paso
9h 32m
$80–103
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 41m
$76–465
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bloomingtonbus Phoenix / ...
9h 59m
$70–96
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
10h 22m
$59–85
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 23m
$267–580
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 31m
$63–341

Surprise to Riverside by bus and train

7Weekly Services

9h 32mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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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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