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

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There are 10 ways to get from Milwaukee to Riverside by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeMKE - ONT
    9h 14m
    $254–1,182

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeORD - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    11h 7m
    $141–416

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationtrainHiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to RiversidetrainSouthwest Chief
    44h 14m
    $322–1,341

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus
    2d 1h
    $197–569

  5. Drive 2,006.6 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Riversidecar2,006.6 mi
    31h 42m
    $367–529

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeORD - ONT
    9h 16m
    $177–640

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeMDW - ONT
    9h 45m
    $196–798

  8. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMKE - 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
    11h 4m
    $317–1,323

  9. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeORD - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    11h 53m
    $166–522

  10. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeMKE - LAS
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas, NV to San Bernardinobus
    11h 42m
    $189–638

Milwaukee to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration44h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Riverside via Chicago Union Station in around 44h 14m.

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