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How to get fromTucson to Riverside, CAby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train or bus

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Tucson to San Bernardinobus bus FlixBus 2054
    9h 37m
    $54–91

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Ontario Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    9h 48m
    $110–247

  3. Drive 431 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Riverside, CAcar car 431 mi
    6h 54m
    $79–114

  4. Fly Tucson to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane TUS - ONT
    7h 35m
    $118–763

  5. Bus via Indio

    1. Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to Indio Bus Stationbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus bus FlixBus 2055
    9h 55m
    $83–110

  6. 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
    7h 26m
    $73–379

  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 56m
    $138–650

  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
    8h 41m
    $103–625

  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 Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 4m
    $138–809

Tucson to Riverside, CA by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Riverside, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tucson to San Bernardino once daily. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Ontario Amtrak 6 times a week. Tickets cost $100–240 and the journey takes 7h 39m.

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