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How to get fromRiverside to Tucsonby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    10h 9m
    $114–276

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Tucsonbus bus San Jose / ...
    11h 56m
    $52–79

  3. Bus via Craycroft/I-10 TTT

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Tucsonbus bus Lxus 2224 / ...
    10h 18m
    $62–97

  4. Drive  434.9 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Tucsoncar car 434.9 mi
    6h 59m
    $80–115

  5. Fly Ontario International Airport to Tucson

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane ONT - TUS
    6h 6m
    $76–438

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane LAX - TUS
    5h 47m
    $357–777

  7. Fly Ontario International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ONT - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    5h 51m
    $196–403

  8. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SNA - TUS
    7h
    $77–435

  9. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SAN - TUS
    7h 38m
    $500–817

Riverside to Tucson by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 9m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Ontario Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $110–270 and the journey takes 8h 44m. Alternatively, Limousine Express operates a bus from San Bernardino to Tucson every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 6h 35m. CBX Cross Border Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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