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

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There are 12 ways to get from Houston to Riverside by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane HOU - ONT
    7h 22m
    $265–1,305

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAH - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 30m
    $94–332

  3. Bus via Fontana Metrolink Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr to El Pasobus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus El Paso
    27h 7m
    $234–415

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Ontario Amtraktrain train Sunset Limited
    36h 24m
    $180–1,100

  5. Drive 1,455.7 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Riversidecar car 1,455.7 mi
    23h 25m
    $266–384

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane IAH - ONT
    7h 33m
    $135–656

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 30m
    $164–731

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane IAH - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 15m
    $155–928

  9. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane HOU - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 37m
    $209–923

  10. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane HOU - 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
    10h 36m
    $318–1,447

  11. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAH - 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
    10h 44m
    $178–748

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso
    31h 30m
    $170–388

Houston to Riverside by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration36h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Vine Street Mobility Hub via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, and San Bernardino in around 27h 7m.

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