There are 6 ways to get from Flagstaff to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Flagstaff to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
9h 55m$140–320Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US1210
13h 36m$76–144Drive 427.1 mi
- Drive from Flagstaff to Riversidecar 427.1 mi
6h 59m$78–113Fly Flagstaff to Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane FLG - ONT
6h 20m$88–381Fly Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane FLG - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
8h 25m$107–464Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane PHX - ONT
7h 25m$332–506
Flagstaff to Riverside by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Riverside is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 13h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Riverside is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $85 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter and University + Market. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Riverside. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Flagstaff and Riverside is 491 miles. The road distance is 429.6 miles.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs $140 - $320.
The train from Flagstaff to Riverside takes 9h 55m including transfers and departs once daily.
Flagstaff to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.
Flagstaff to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.
The best way to get from Flagstaff to Riverside is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs $140 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 13h 36m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $390 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Flagstaff to Riverside once daily. Tickets cost $140–320 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Montclair Transcenter once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 11h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Phoenix to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Phoenix to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
Shuttle from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $182
- Website
- Airport Shuttle of Phoenix
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More Questions & Answers
Flagstaff to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montclair Transcenter station.
Flagstaff to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Riverside is 430 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Flagstaff to Riverside.
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