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How to get fromDes Moines to Riversideby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DSM - ONT
    8h 8m
    $149–407

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DSM - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 30m
    $131–340

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    37h 51m
    $291–450

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    38h 49m
    $985–1,552

  5. Drive  1,651.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Riversidecar car 1,651.8 mi
    25h 31m
    $302–436

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DSM - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 24m
    $182–712

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane DSM - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 30m
    $155–647

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DSM - LGB
    2. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 2m
    $133–530

  9. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DSM - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    9h 11m
    $173–452

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

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DSM - 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
    10h 23m

Des Moines to Riverside by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration37h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,438.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Las Vegas Strip, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 37h 51m.

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