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

The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Riverside is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tempe to Riverside is to tram and fly and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $65 - $440.

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 11m.

How far is it from Tempe to Riverside?

The distance between Tempe and Riverside is 358 miles. The road distance is 332.8 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 which takes 8h 11m and costs $40 - $80.

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 station.

Can I drive from Tempe to Riverside?

Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Riverside is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Tempe to Riverside.

Where can I stay near Riverside?

There are 212+ hotels available in Riverside.

Tempe to Riverside - 8 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Tempe to Riverside by tram, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), taxi, train, 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.

Tram, fly to Ontario International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane PHX - ONT
3. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Riversidebus
4h 39m
$69–433
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to San Bernardinobus FlixBus 2054
8h 11m
$43–78
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Tempe to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Pomona Amtraktrain
3. Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain
8h 22m
$181–329
Drive 330.9 mi
1. Drive from Tempe to Riversidecar 330.9 mi
5h 22m
$61–88
Fly to Long Beach Airport, line 42 bus, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
2. Take the bus from Norwalk-Woodson to Tustin-East Village Waybus
3. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus
6h 40m
$53–331
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
7h 21m
$265–577
Bus via Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
8h 36m
$56–81
Bus via McDowell Rd & 27th Av
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bloomingtonbus Phoenix / ...
9h 20m
$74–100

Tempe to Riverside by bus (Flixbus)

7Weekly Buses

8h 11mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tempe to Riverside.

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Distance: 355.9 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to San Bernardino once daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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