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How to get fromDetroit to Riversideby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Detroit to Riverside by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DTW - ONT
    10h 37m
    $174–754

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 57m
    $143–350

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    47h 51m
    $273–1,387

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus bus
    2d 3h
    $238–635

  5. Drive 2,247.5 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Riversidecar car 2,247.5 mi
    35h 19m
    $411–593

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 41m
    $153–486

  7. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - 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
    12h 15m
    $227–945

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DTW - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 34m
    $148–622

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane DTW - 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
    13h 49m

  10. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DTW - LAS
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas, NV to San Bernardinobus bus
    13h 2m
    $151–452

Detroit to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration47h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Riverside via Chicago Union Station in around 47h 51m.

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