There are 11 ways to get from Baton Rouge to Riverside by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, 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.
Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
best- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus
- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane LFT - ONT
9h 52m$198–843Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MSY - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
11h 21m$140–506Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus
32h 56m$267–481Bus, train
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Ontario Amtraktrain Sunset Limited
2d$566–1,237Drive 1,721.9 mi
- Drive from Baton Rouge to Riversidecar 1,721.9 mi
27h 50m$315–454Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane BTR - ONT
10h 21m$177–872Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane BTR - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
12h 53m$174–786Fly Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane BTR - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
14h 55m$189–832Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane HOU - ONT
11h 56m$275–1,275Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane IAH - ONT
12h 33m$186–778Bus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transit Center to San Bernardinobus 290
42h 3m$331–619
Baton Rouge to Riverside by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baton Rouge to Riverside is to bus and fly and train which costs $140 - $550 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Baton Rouge to Riverside is to bus and fly which takes 9h 52m and costs $190 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Baton Rouge station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Baton Rouge Bus Station and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, Indio Bus Station and UCR at Bannockburn Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 56m.
The distance between Baton Rouge and Riverside is 1608 miles. The road distance is 1731.9 miles.
The best way to get from Baton Rouge to Riverside without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 32h 56m and costs $260 - $490.
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Baton Rouge to Riverside, including transfers.
Baton Rouge to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Baton Rouge Bus Station.
The best way to get from Baton Rouge to Riverside is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 32h 56m and costs $260 - $490. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $900 and takes 10h 21m.
Baton Rouge to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
Riverside is 2h behind Baton Rouge. It is currently 4:17 PM in Baton Rouge and 2:17 PM in Riverside.
What companies run services between Baton Rouge, LA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Magnolia + Beatty via Downtown Houston, St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, Indio Bus Station, Riverside, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 32h 56m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 4 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Ontario International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Ontario International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Ontario International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- 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 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–470
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $120–260
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- omnitrans.org
Bus from Montclair Transit Center to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
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