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How to get fromCologne to Riversideby train, plane or bus

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

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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 30m
    $399–908

  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 10m
    $290–1,134

  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 47m
    $333–655

  4. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DUS - ONT
    19h 39m
    $620–1,843

  5. 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
    18h 55m
    $594–1,790

  6. 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 27m
    $449–1,333

  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 Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    5. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    21h 25m
    $564–1,673

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

    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 the bus from Las Vegas Strip to San Bernardinobus bus
    22h 24m
    $546–1,464

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration16h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, take the bus to Union Station LAX FlyAway, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Riverside - Downtown. Alternatively, you can take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, take the bus to Union Station LAX FlyAway, walk to L.A. Union Station, then take the train to Riverside - Downtown.

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