There are 13 ways to get from Memphis to Riverside by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane MEM - ONT
9h 26m$203–953Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane MEM - BUR
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
11h 51m$146–522Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Dallas Jeffersonbus
- Take the bus from Dallas to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to San Bernardino, CAbus
37h 45m$297–497Bus, train
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 120
- Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
47h 8m$186–641Drive 1,740.4 mi
- Drive from Memphis to Riversidecar 1,740.4 mi
27h 39m$318–459Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MEM - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
9h 46m$192–629Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MEM - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
11h 54m$202–924Fly to Long Beach Airport, train
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane MEM - LGB
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
12h 41m$177–771Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane MEM - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
12h 34mFly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane MEM - LAS
- Take the bus from Las Vegas, NV to San Bernardinobus
11h 49m$180–671Bus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus
41h 16m$322–678Bus, train via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain
2d$211–771Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the train from St. Louis to Ontario Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
2d 20h$237–733
Memphis to Riverside by bus, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Riverside is to fly and bus which costs $180 - $700 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Riverside is to fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $200 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Riverside. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via Memphis Bus Station, Oklahoma City Bus Station, Indio Bus Station and UCR at Bannockburn Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 16m.
The distance between Memphis and Riverside is 1613 miles. The road distance is 1750.6 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Riverside without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 37h 45m and costs $290 - $500.
It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Memphis to Riverside, including transfers.
Memphis to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to Riverside is to fly which takes 9h 26m and costs $200 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $290 - $500 and takes 37h 45m.
Memphis to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.
Riverside is 2h behind Memphis. It is currently 5:04 PM in Memphis and 3:04 PM in Riverside.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Memphis to Magnolia + Beatty via Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis, Dallas Jefferson, Dallas, El Paso, San Bernardino, CA, G Street @ Oak, San Bernardino, Vine Street Mobility Hub, and Vine St. Mobility Hub in around 37h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Ontario International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Memphis to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Memphis to Ontario International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Memphis to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Memphis to Los Angeles International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Memphis to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Memphis to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Memphis to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Memphis to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Memphis to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Memphis to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Memphis to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Memphis to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Memphis to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Memphis to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Memphis to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Memphis to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Memphis to Long Beach Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Memphis to Long Beach Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Memphis to Long Beach Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Memphis to Palm Springs International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Memphis to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Memphis to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Memphis to Harry Reid International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Memphis to Harry Reid International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Memphis to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Memphis to Harry Reid International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Memphis to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Memphis to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Memphis to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Memphis to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Memphis to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Memphis to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Memphis to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Memphis to Palm Springs International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Memphis to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Memphis to Harry Reid International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Memphis to Harry Reid International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Memphis to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Memphis to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Memphis to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Memphis to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Memphis to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Memphis to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Memphis to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Memphis to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Memphis to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Memphis to Long Beach Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Memphis to Palm Springs International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Memphis to Palm Springs International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Memphis to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Memphis to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Memphis to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Memphis to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $140–420
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $220–470
- Business - advance purchase
- $300–1,200
- Business Class
- $410–1,100
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $200–600
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $310–650
- Business - advance purchase
- $420–1,600
- Business Class
- $550–1,400
- 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
- Passenger
- $10–14
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–11
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Dallas Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $85–200
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Dallas to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from El Paso to San Bernardino, CA
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $90–130
Bus from Las Vegas, NV to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–170
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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