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

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There are 7 ways to get from Flagstaff to Riverside by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    9h 55m
    $160–320

  2. Bus via Phoenix (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2047 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2054
    10h 21m
    $75–124

  3. Drive 427.1 mi

    1. Drive from Flagstaff to Riversidecar car 427.1 mi
    6h 59m
    $78–113

  4. Fly Flagstaff to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane FLG - ONT
    6h 20m
    $84–401

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus Greyhound US1210
    13h 36m
    $79–148

  6. Fly Flagstaff to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane FLG - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 25m
    $94–435

  7. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PHX - ONT
    7h 25m
    $332–846

Flagstaff to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

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 $160–320 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 10h 21m.

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