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Phoenix Art Museum
The Southwest’s largest art museum, with strong collections in American, Latin American, Asian, European, and contemporary art plus rotating exhibitions.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rialto, CA to Phoenix, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a flight costs an average of $384.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $395 Average price |
6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rialto, CA to Phoenix, AZ:
A bus is $319 (€261) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rialto, CA to Phoenix, AZ costing on average $395 (€324).
Other travel options to Phoenix, AZ take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 0m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
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Buses from Rialto, CA to Phoenix, AZ run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $72 (€59) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 307 miles (495 km) distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 307 miles (495 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€59) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
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Moderate by major U.S. city standards. Hotels vary by season; casual dining and coffee are fairly typical, while upscale dining and resort areas cost more.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for great service. Bartenders: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15% or round up. Hotel staff and valet tips are customary.
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