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How to get fromCologne to Riversideby train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Riverside by train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DUS - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    20h 50m
    $290–1,004

  2. Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CGN - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    23h 4m
    $260–840

  3. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FRA - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    17h 57m
    $358–647

  4. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane FRA - ONT
    19h 34m
    $361–984

  5. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AMS - LAX
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    19h 33m
    $529–2,019

  6. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DUS - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    4. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    21h 22m
    $423–1,424

  7. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AMS - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    5. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    21h 49m
    $642–1,089

  8. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane AMS - LAS
    4. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    21h 44m
    $446–1,561

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration16h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,786 mi
  • Duration: 20h 50m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cologne to Riverside. However, you can take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen, walk to D-Flughafen Bf, take the vehicle to D-Flughafen Terminal A/B, walk to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Riverside - Downtown. Alternatively, you can take the train to Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, walk to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Riverside - Downtown.

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