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

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There are 11 ways to get from Austin to Riverside by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane AUS - ONT
    7h 30m
    $121–566

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus Austin
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus Greyhound US1000
    35h 23m
    $369–512

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Austin to Pomona Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain train RIV Line
    36h 25m
    $812–1,246

  4. Drive  1,297.1 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Riversidecar car 1,297.1 mi
    20h 51m
    $215–310

  5. 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 Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 53m
    $191–566

  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 10m
    $168–219

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    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 18m
    $125–569

  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 59m
    $137–626

  9. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane AUS - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 43m

  10. 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 to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 1m
    $231–559

  11. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane AUS - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    10h 16m
    $185–381

Austin to Riverside by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration36h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$812Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,234.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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 Austin Doubletree University Area to Magnolia + Beatty via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and Market + Ninth in around 35h 23m.

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