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How to get fromIowa City to Riversideby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa City to Riverside by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CID - ONT
    11h 1m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain train
    42h 15m
    $181–587

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City 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 Bus Terminal to Victorville Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to San Bernardinobus bus 15
    40h 53m
    $182–407

  4. Drive 1,763.5 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Riversidecar car 1,763.5 mi
    27h 24m
    $322–465

  5. Bus, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CID - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 47m

  6. Bus, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CID - BUR
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 12m

  7. Bus, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane CID - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    14h 10m

Iowa City to Riverside by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration40h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, VVTC - Dock 6, and San Bernardino in around 40h 53m.

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