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There are 11 ways to get from Lubbock to Riverside by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane LBB - ONT
    7h 40m
    $113–476

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LBB - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 6m
    $100–389

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock to Midlandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Midland to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    23h 6m
    $167–248

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Riversidetrain train
    24h 40m
    $268–580

  5. Drive  1,026.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to Riversidecar car 1,026.4 mi
    18h 36m
    $188–271

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane LBB - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 33m
    $131–597

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane LBB - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 47m
    $134–546

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane LBB - LGB
    2. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 39m
    $107–409

  9. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LBB - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    8h 13m
    $132–471

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

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane LBB - 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 14m
    $125–478

  11. Bus, train via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Santa Anabus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Corona - North Maintrain train
    30h 7m
    $172–268

Lubbock to Riverside by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 943 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Midland, El Paso, El Paso, San Bernardino, CA, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 23h 6m.

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