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

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

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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
    7h 9m
    $285–1,333

  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 43m
    $165–698

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    39h 33m
    $458–1,088

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus bus
    42h 13m
    $280–645

  5. Drive 1,651.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Riversidecar car 1,651.8 mi
    25h 29m
    $302–436

  6. 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
    8h 2m
    $254–1,145

  7. 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 41m
    $261–1,245

  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 9m
    $212–938

  9. 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 28m
    $285–1,291

Des Moines to Riverside by bus, foot, tram, and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration39h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$458Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Magnolia + Beatty via Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Riverside, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 42h 13m.

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