There are 11 ways to get from Austin to Riverside by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)AUS - ONT
6h 37m$133–654Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Austin to Ontario AmtrakTexas Eagle
36h 56m$127–404Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Austin to El PasoEl Paso
- Take the bus from El Paso to San Bernardino, CAEl Paso
25h 54m$193–365Drive 1,296.8 mi
- Drive from Austin to Riverside1,296.8 mi
20h 45m$237–342Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)AUS - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
8h 45m$142–470Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)AUS - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
9h 20m$182–578Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)AUS - BUR
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
9h 3m$166–573Fly to Long Beach Airport, train
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)AUS - LGB
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
9h 43m$127–572Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)AUS - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
9h 57m$346–525Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)AUS - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
9h 57mBus
- Take the bus from Austin to Fort WorthAustin
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Montclair TranscenterGreyhound US1000
36h 11m$233–408
Austin to Riverside by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Riverside is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which costs $190 - $370 and takes 25h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Riverside is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Guadalupe/4th and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via 5902 Riverside/Grove, Austin, El Paso and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 54m.
The distance between Austin and Riverside is 1234 miles. The road distance is 1304.4 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Riverside without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 25h 54m and costs $190 - $370.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Austin to Riverside, including transfers.
Austin to Riverside bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Riverside is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $190 - $370 and takes 25h 54m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $410 and takes 36h 56m.
Austin to Riverside bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at El Paso station.
Riverside is 2h behind Austin. It is currently 8:28 PM in Austin and 6:28 PM in Riverside.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guadalupe/4th to Vine Street Mobility Hub via 5925 Riverside/Grove, 5902 Riverside/Grove, 700 Ben White, Austin, El Paso, El Paso, San Bernardino, CA, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 25h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $120–360
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $180–410
- Business - advance purchase
- $250–1,000
- Business Class
- $360–900
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–32
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–11
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Austin to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $100–230
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from El Paso to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $90–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Austin to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–140
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- Adult
- $120–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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