Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Riverside

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Minneapolis to Riverside by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.

  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MSP - ONT
    8h 45m
    $220–1,116

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSP - LGB
    2. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 35m
    $157–721

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain train
    46h
    $482–1,196

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus bus
    2d
    $303–751

  5. Drive 1,810.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Riversidecar car 1,810.2 mi
    29h 35m
    $331–478

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSP - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 38m
    $620–881

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSP - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 57m
    $206–929

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MSP - 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
    $230–1,025

  9. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSP - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 26m
    $253–1,166

Minneapolis to Riverside by bus, foot, tram, and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration46hAverage Duration
Ticket$482Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Magnolia + Beatty via Des Moines, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Riverside, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 2d.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Minneapolis

Trips to Riverside

Popular routes