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 8h 16m.

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 22m and costs $60 - $90.

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 via Phoenix which takes 8h 16m and costs $55 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Tempe to Riverside, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tempe and Riverside?

Riverside is 1h behind Tempe. It is currently 4:13 AM in Tempe and 3:13 AM in Riverside.

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 193+ 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/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane PHX - ONT
3. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Riversidebus
4h 44m
Bus via Phoenix
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
8h 16m
$57–83
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
$120–237
Drive 330.9 mi
1. Drive from Tempe to Riversidecar 330.9 mi
5h 22m
$61–88
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 26m
$273–515
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
7h 10m
$247–673
Fly to Long Beach Airport, train
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
7h 50m
$68–362
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2054
8h 42m
$59–126
Bus via Phoenix #2
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bloomingtonbus Phoenix / ...
9h 44m
$74–100

Tempe to Riverside by tram and bus

21Weekly Services

8h 16mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tempe to Riverside.

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Distance: 355.9 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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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