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

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There are 9 ways to get from Kansas City to Riverside by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MCI - ONT
    8h 52m
    $217–1,012

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MCI - LGB
    2. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 37m
    $144–667

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    33h 53m
    $380–900

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus bus
    37h 43m
    $252–540

  5. Drive 1,517.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Riversidecar car 1,517.6 mi
    26h 11m
    $277–401

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 59m
    $157–447

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MCI - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 35m
    $161–442

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCI - 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 37m
    $247–1,157

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MCI - 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
    12h 2m
    $203–918

Kansas City to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration33h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Riverside twice daily. Tickets cost $380–900 and the journey takes 33h 53m.

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