There are 6 ways to get from Flagstaff to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Flagstaff to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
9h 55m$260–420Drive 427.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Flagstaff to Riversidecar 427.1 mi
6h 59m$78–113Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US1210
13h 38m$92–137Fly Flagstaff to Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane FLG - ONT
6h 26m$83–351Fly 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 30m$116–491Shuttle 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 33m$342–396
Flagstaff to Riverside by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Riverside is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Riverside is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $80 - $360.
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 Market + Ninth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.
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 $260 - $420.
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 $260 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 13h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $360 and takes 6h 26m.
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 $260–420 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Montclair Transcenter once daily. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 11h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Flagstaff to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Phoenix to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Flagstaff to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
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
- $260–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 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
- $85–140
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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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