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There are 10 ways to get from Riverside to Tucson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Tucson

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane ONT - TUS
    6h 1m
    $77–462

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Tucsonbus bus San Jose / ...
    11h 56m
    $53–79

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Pomona - Downtowntrain train RIV Line
    2. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    10h 37m
    $258–410

  4. Bus via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucsonbus bus Huntington Park
    11h 46m
    $89–114

  5. Drive  434.9 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Tucsoncar car 434.9 mi
    6h 59m
    $72–104

  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
    $347–727

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SNA - TUS
    5h 46m
    $81–454

  8. 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
    $97–387

  9. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Phoenix, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    3. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    7h 12m
    $111–579

  10. 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
    $104–417

Riverside to Tucson by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Riverside to Tucson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 439.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Tucson (TUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Tucson Amtrak Station via Pomona - Downtown and Pomona Amtrak in around 10h 37m.

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