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How to get fromTucson to Riversideby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Tucson to Riverside by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tucson to San Bernardino Downtown Transit CenterbusFlixBus 2054
    8h 50m
    $52–97

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Ontario AmtraktrainTexas Eagle / ...
    9h 4m
    $45–160

  3. Drive 435.4 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Riversidecar435.4 mi
    6h 58m
    $80–115

  4. Fly Tucson to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeTUS - ONT
    6h 50m
    $122–752

  5. Bus via Tucson

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to BloomingtonbusNogales
    12h 35m
    $83–114

  6. Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeTUS - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    7h 8m
    $85–434

  7. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planePHX - ONT
    6h 6m
    $212–627

  8. Fly Tucson to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeTUS - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    7h 55m
    $106–621

  9. Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeTUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    8h 15m
    $125–641

Tucson to Riverside by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tucson to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Ontario Amtrak 6 times a week. Tickets cost $45–160 and the journey takes 7h 39m.

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