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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Riversideby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Albuquerque to Riverside by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ABQ - ONT
    6h 51m
    $92–553

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    15h 36m
    $75–250

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus bus FlixBus 2055
    18h 8m
    $81–239

  4. Drive 733.9 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Riversidecar car 733.9 mi
    12h 15m
    $134–194

  5. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 24m
    $391–629

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ABQ - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 42m
    $95–462

  7. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAF - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 5m
    $152–423

  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ABQ - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 44m
    $101–524

  9. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ABQ - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 41m
    $134–641

Albuquerque to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration15h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Riverside twice daily. Tickets cost $75–250 and the journey takes 15h 36m.

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