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

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There are 10 ways to get from Buffalo to Riverside by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BUF - ONT
    11h 1m
    $172–716

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

    cheapest
    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
    $156–619

  3. 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

  4. 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 11h
    $437–685

  5. Drive  2,498.3 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Riversidecar car 2,498.3 mi
    39h 46m
    $456–659

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

    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
    $239–439

  7. 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
    $235–891

  8. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane BUF - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    12h 10m
    $186–671

  9. 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
    13h 28m

  10. 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
    13h 30m
    $204–886

Buffalo to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,492Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,211.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 1m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Riverside via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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