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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 11 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 42m
    $143–704

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Austin to Ontario Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    36h 56m
    $127–404

  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 39m
    $215–387

  4. Drive 1,296.8 mi

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

  5. 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 47m
    $142–480

  6. 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 30m
    $182–575

  7. 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
    9h 8m
    $166–523

  8. 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 L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 53m
    $127–572

  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 57m

  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 Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 2m
    $195–842

  11. 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
    36h 11m
    $345–460

Austin to Riverside by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration36h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest 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 2 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 Transit Center in around 25h 39m.

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