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

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There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Riverside by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeBUF - ONT
    10h 16m
    $306–1,382

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeBUF - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    10h 40m
    $225–958

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to RiversidetrainSouthwest Chief
    2d 6h
    $374–1,575

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus
    2d 10h
    $226–627

  5. Drive 2,499 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Riversidecar2,499 mi
    39h 27m
    $457–659

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeBUF - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    13h 14m
    $315–1,404

  7. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeBUF - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    13h 11m

  8. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeBUF - LAS
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas, NV to San Bernardinobus
    12h 34m
    $261–1,048

Buffalo to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$374Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 4 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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