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How to get fromMelbourne to Riversideby plane, train or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Riverside by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMEL - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    20h 38m
    $373–1,340

  2. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeMEL - ONT
    23h 35m
    $514–1,814

  3. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeMEL - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    25h 25m
    $523–1,836

  4. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeMEL - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    24h 43m
    $487–1,633

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMEL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    25h 15m
    $747–2,855

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

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeMEL - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    25h 4m

  7. Fly to San Bernardino International Airport

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)planeMEL - SBD
    26h 29m
    $435–1,516

  8. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeMEL - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    26h 20m
    $447–1,613

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration16h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Qantas, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) 3 times a day.

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