Bus Tickets from Riverside, CA to Phoenix, AZ

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TodayAug 30
TomorrowAug 31
from $71
MonSep 1
from $86
TueSep 2
from $59
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FriSep 5
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Phoenix Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Riverside
    Departure location: UC Riverside
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Phoenix
    Destination location: Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Riverside to Phoenix.

Bus
Average Price$49 - $150Average Duration8h
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$128 - $155Average Duration14h 13m
44kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Riverside to Phoenix

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Phoenix. The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
8hAverage Duration
$49Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Riverside, CA to Phoenix, AZ: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$59
Average bus trip duration8h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure10:05am
Distance309 miles (497 km)
Latest bus departure6:50pm

Riverside to Phoenix Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/28
$48
08/29
$61
Today
No data
08/31
$64
09/01
$79
09/02
$51
09/03
No data
09/04
$46
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Phoenix, AZ was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of $46

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Riverside, CA to Phoenix, AZ, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $46 to $80 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Phoenix, AZ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-09-04.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Riverside to Phoenix, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Riverside to Phoenix that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Riverside to Phoenix while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Riverside, CA to Phoenix, AZ?

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