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How to get fromRiverside to Grand Canyonby train, bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to Grand Canyon by train, bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside to Flagstafftrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus Flagstaff
    12h 13m
    $210–400

  2. Drive 447.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Grand Canyoncar car 447.3 mi
    7h 49m
    $82–118

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from University of California Riverside Lot 30 to SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mallbus bus Riverside to Las Vegas
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus Las Vegas-Grand Canyon
    12h 43m
    $140–142

  4. Fly to Flagstaff, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane ONT - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    7h 45m
    $118–436

  5. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ONT - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    7h 36m
    $426–599

  6. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ONT - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    10h 3m
    $277–570

Riverside to Grand Canyon by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 590.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Riverside to Grand Canyon. However, you can take the train to Flagstaff, walk to Flagstaff Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to GC Village Bright Angel Lodge via UCR at Bannockburn Village, University of California Riverside Lot 30, SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall, and Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in around 12h 43m.

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