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

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

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CLT - ONT
    8h 47m
    $184–804

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    10h 47m
    $153–480

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus bus
    2d 8h
    $313–715

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Ontario Amtraktrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 18h
    $305–896

  5. Drive 2,353.7 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Riversidecar car 2,353.7 mi
    38h 8m
    $430–621

  6. 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 29m
    $283–725

  7. 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
    12h

  8. 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 Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 14m
    $246–992

  9. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CLT - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 39m
    $158–672

Charlotte to Riverside by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$313Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United 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 to Magnolia + Beatty via Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Riverside, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 2d 8h.

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