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

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There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Riverside by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BUF - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 34m
    $119–459

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 6h
    $1,492–2,483

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    2d 12h
    $452–755

  4. Drive  2,498.3 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Riversidecar car 2,498.3 mi
    39h 46m
    $427–617

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BUF - ONT
    11h 39m
    $142–616

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane BUF - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 29m
    $175–741

  7. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane BUF - LGB
    2. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 35m
    $166–669

  8. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane BUF - 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
    14h 14m

  9. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YYZ - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    14h 2m
    $303–886

Buffalo to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,492Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,300.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Buffalo to Riverside via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Magnolia + Beatty via Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and Market + Ninth in around 2d 12h.

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