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

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

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CLT - ONT
    9h 8m
    $232–966

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CLT - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus
    11h 59m
    $188–811

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    2d 9h
    $395–792

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pomona Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    2d 19h
    $779–1,684

  5. Drive 2,353.7 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Riversidecar car 2,353.7 mi
    38h 4m
    $430–621

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 51m
    $209–479

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CLT - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 1m
    $316–578

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

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane CLT - 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
    11h 38m
    $281–1,174

  9. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 50m
    $268–1,029

  10. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane CLT - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    11h 55m
    $206–1,571

Charlotte to Riverside by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$395Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Magnolia + Beatty via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and University + Market in around 2d 9h.

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