How far is Riverside from Phoenix?

Riverside and Phoenix are 308 miles (497 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Riverside to Phoenix?

Most of the buses traveling from Riverside to Phoenix leave from Riverside Bus Station and arrive at N 27th Ave. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Phoenix?

Once in Phoenix, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Orpheum Theater, Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix Zoo, Martin Auto Museum and South Mountain Park.

Bus Riverside to Phoenix from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Riverside to Phoenix on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00pm	UC Riverside	7h 45m	3:45am	Phoenix Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:05am	UC Riverside	6h 45m	5:50pm	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:15pm	UC Riverside	10h 10m	11:25pm	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:05am	UC Riverside	7h 5m	6:10pm	Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	UC Riverside	10h 30m	11:45pm	Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station	No tags

Next departures for Riverside to Phoenix on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:15pm	UC Riverside	10h 10m	11:25pm	Phoenix Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:05am	UC Riverside	6h 45m	5:50pm	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00pm	UC Riverside	7h 45m	3:45am	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:05am	UC Riverside	7h 5m	6:10pm	Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	UC Riverside	10h 30m	11:45pm	Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station	No tags

Next departures for Riverside to Phoenix on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:15pm	UC Riverside	10h 40m	11:55pm	Phoenix Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:05am	UC Riverside	6h 45m	5:50pm	Phoenix Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00pm	UC Riverside	7h 45m	3:45am	Phoenix Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:05am	UC Riverside	7h 5m	6:10pm	Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station	No tags
	Bus	12:15pm	UC Riverside	11h	12:15am	Phoenix Airport (PHX)/44th Street station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:51 AM PST.

Get from Riverside to Phoenix

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

7h 55mAverage Duration

309 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Riverside Phoenix recent customer reviews

Bus driver rude outlets don’t work seats aren’t really assigned they don’t care

Aaron M.

May 25, 2025

Amazing and relaxing

Paula D D.

February 8, 2025

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Riverside and Phoenix?

Stops in Riverside

A - Riverside Bus Station

B - Commerce St

Stops in Phoenix

A - N 27th Ave

B - Phoenix Greyhound Station

C - Glendale Ave

D - 44th St Stn

E - Desert Ridge

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Riverside, CA to Phoenix, AZ by bus

How far is Riverside from Phoenix?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Riverside to Phoenix?
What are the best sights and things to do in Phoenix?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$86

11/16

$126

Today

$90

11/18

No data

11/19

$56

11/20

$55

11/21

$80

11/22

$57

The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Phoenix, AZ was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $55

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 $55 to $130 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 $55 which is on 2025-11-20.