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

The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Riverside is to bus via Phoenix which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tempe to Riverside is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Tempe and Riverside?

No, there is no direct bus from Tempe to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Tempe and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Tempe to Riverside?

The distance between Tempe and Riverside is 358 miles. The road distance is 333 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tempe to Riverside without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 7h 56m and costs $55 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Tempe to Riverside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tempe to Riverside bus from?

Tempe to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.

Where does the Tempe to Riverside bus arrive?

Tempe to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Tempe and Riverside?

Riverside is 1h behind Tempe. It is currently 10:05 PM in Tempe and 9:05 PM in Riverside.

Can I drive from Tempe to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Riverside is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Tempe to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 232+ hotels available in Riverside.

Tempe to Riverside - 9 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Tempe to Riverside by tram, plane, bus, taxi, train, car, 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.

Tram, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washington
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)PHX - ONT
3. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Riverside
4h 39m
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit CenterFlixBus 2054
8h 5m
$50–166
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Bernardino, CAEl Paso
7h 56m
$55–81
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Tempe to Maricopa Amtrak
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Pomona Amtrak
3. Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtown
8h 21m
$120–237
Drive 331.1 mi
1. Drive from Tempe to Riverside331.1 mi
5h 19m
$61–88
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)PHX - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
6h 47m
$143–580
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)PHX - SNA
2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2
3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
7h 21m
$253–578
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)PHX - BUR
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
7h 5m
$297–673
Bus via Phoenix #2
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to BloomingtonPhoenix / ...
9h 44m
$69–100

Tempe to Riverside by tram, bus, and foot

21Weekly Services

7h 56mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tempe to Riverside.

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Distance: 356 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

EPLA Limo Express operates a bus from Phoenix to San Bernardino, CA 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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