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

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There are 10 ways to get from Tucson to Riverside by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus El Paso
    10h 13m
    $89–114

  2. Fly Tucson to Ontario International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane TUS - ONT
    7h 39m
    $75–404

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Pomona Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain train RIV Line
    10h 32m
    $128–277

  4. Drive  435.4 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Riversidecar car 435.4 mi
    7h 1m
    $80–115

  5. Fly Tucson to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TUS - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    6h 37m
    $357–777

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Bloomingtonbus bus Nogales
    13h 9m
    $83–114

  7. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PHX - ONT
    6h 55m
    $205–410

  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)plane plane TUS - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 55m
    $88–495

  9. Fly Tucson to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TUS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 28m
    $503–822

  10. Bus to Phoenix, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PHX - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 49m
    $128–661

Tucson to Riverside by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

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

Omnibus Express operates a bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $85–110 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Riverside - Downtown via Pomona Amtrak and Pomona - Downtown in around 10h 32m.

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