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How to get fromAustin to Riversideby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Austin to Riverside by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane AUS - ONT
    6h 41m
    $168–813

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane AUS - LGB
    2. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 21m
    $115–569

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Austin to El Pasobus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus El Paso
    25h 37m
    $215–387

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Ontario Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    36h 56m
    $354–794

  5. Drive 1,296.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Riversidecar car 1,296.8 mi
    20h 53m
    $237–342

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AUS - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 17m
    $148–519

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane AUS - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 19m
    $303–676

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane AUS - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 57m
    $167–526

  9. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AUS - 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
    9h 51m
    $190–864

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus bus 204
    36h 40m
    $359–562

Austin to Riverside by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration36h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 25h 37m.

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