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

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There are 12 ways to get from Austin to Riverside by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 17m
    $161–496

  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 11m
    $110–459

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso / ...
    25h 43m
    $225–307

  4. 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
    $385–842

  5. Drive  1,297.1 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Riversidecar car 1,297.1 mi
    20h 51m
    $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 5m
    $158–379

  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 11m
    $194–577

  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 54m
    $287–576

  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
    $133–558

  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
    9h 56m
    $184–474

  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 11m
    $165–431

  12. 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 28m
    $339–482

Austin to Riverside by train

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Duration36h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,234.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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 5203 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay H, 408 Shady/5th, Grove/Fairway, Ruiz Library, 700 Ben White, Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, San Bernardino, CA, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 25h 43m.

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