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How to get fromCologne to Riversideby train or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Riverside by train or plane

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain 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 57m
    $407–944

  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
    19h 51m
    $292–1,150

  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
    18h 23m
    $352–674

  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 22m
    $902–1,962

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

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Den Haag Centraaltrain 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
    22h 10m
    $483–1,401

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

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Den Haag Centraaltrain 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 Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    5. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    23h 37m
    $493–1,934

  7. Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CGN - 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
    22h 48m
    $582–2,083

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration18h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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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 D-Flughafen Bf, 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), take the bus to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), take the bus to Union Station FlyAway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Riverside - Downtown.

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