There are 10 ways to get from Madison to Riverside by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane MSN - ONT
9h 39m$214–1,004Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ORD - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
12h 20m$126–408Bus, train
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
47h 12m$203–643Bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus
2d 4h$278–593Drive 1,926.2 mi
- Drive from Madison to Riversidecar 1,926.2 mi
30h 31m$352–508Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MSN - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
9h 32m$143–630Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane ORD - ONT
10h 22m$172–742Fly Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MSN - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
12h 7m$214–976Bus to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane MDW - ONT
11h 56m$236–1,002Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ORD - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
13h 5m$162–664
Madison to Riverside by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madison to Riverside is to bus and fly and train which costs $120 - $410 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Madison to Riverside is to fly and train which takes 9h 32m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Riverside. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station and UCR at Bannockburn Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Madison and Riverside is 1680 miles. The road distance is 1937.5 miles.
The best way to get from Madison to Riverside without a car is to bus and train which takes 47h 12m and costs $200 - $650.
It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Madison to Riverside, including transfers.
Madison to Riverside bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
The best way to get from Madison to Riverside is to fly which takes 9h 39m and costs $210 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 2 days 4h.
Madison to Riverside bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Riverside is 2h behind Madison. It is currently 6:31 AM in Madison and 4:31 AM in Riverside.
What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Magnolia + Beatty via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Riverside, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Ontario International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Ontario International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $180–550
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $280–600
- Business - advance purchase
- $380–1,500
- Business Class
- $500–1,300
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $10–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–400
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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