There are 9 ways to get from Minnesota to Riverside by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane MSP - ONT
8h 45m$220–1,016Fly to Long Beach Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane MSP - LGB
- Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain
11h 35m$157–721Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus
2d$303–741Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
2d 3h$597–1,432Drive 1,810.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Riversidecar 1,810.2 mi
29h 35m$331–478Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MSP - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
8h 38m$620–881Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MSP - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
9h 57m$205–928Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane MSP - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
10h 14m$228–974Fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MSP - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain
10h 26m$262–1,166
Minnesota to Riverside by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Riverside is to fly and train which costs $150 - $750 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Riverside is to fly and train which takes 8h 38m and costs $600 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via Des Moines, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Indio Bus Station and UCR at Bannockburn Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Minnesota and Riverside is 1532 miles. The road distance is 1820.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $300 - $750.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Minnesota to Riverside, including transfers.
Minnesota to Riverside bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Riverside is to fly which takes 8h 45m and costs $220 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $750 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 3h.
Minnesota to Riverside bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Riverside is 2h behind Minnesota. It is currently 5:31 AM in Minnesota and 3:31 AM in Riverside.
What companies run services between Minnesota, 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- 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
Train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–420
- 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
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Riverside is 1821 miles. It takes approximately 29h 35m to drive from Minnesota to Riverside.
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