There are 11 ways to get from Missouri to Riverside by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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Fly Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport, train
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCI - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
8h 40m$207–677Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle
cheapest- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane STL - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave
10h 45m$146–672Bus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus Kansas City
- Take the bus from El Paso to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus El Paso
34h 30m$264–344Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
34h 59m$450–1,000Drive 1,517.6 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Riversidecar 1,517.6 mi
26h 11m$277–401Fly Kansas City to Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane MCI - ONT
9h 27m$160–764Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane STL - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
8h 49m$150–370Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane STL - ONT
9h 36m$162–716Fly Kansas City to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MCI - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain
10h 36m$234–472Fly Kansas City to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane MCI - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave
10h 36m$204–339Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane STL - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain
10h 45m$166–314
Missouri to Riverside by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Riverside is to fly and train which costs $160 - $320 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Missouri to Riverside is to fly and train which takes 8h 40m and costs $200 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Missouri to Riverside. However, there are services departing from On 11Th At Oak Westbound and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Missouri to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Metro Center and arriving at Riverside via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 59m.
The distance between Missouri and Riverside is 1467 miles. The road distance is 1526.5 miles.
The best way to get from Missouri to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 34h 30m and costs $260 - $350.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Missouri to Riverside, including transfers.
Missouri to Riverside bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City station.
Missouri to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Missouri to Riverside is to bus which takes 34h 30m and costs $260 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $450 - $1,000 and takes 34h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $800 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from On 11Th At Oak Westbound to Vine Street Mobility Hub via On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 34h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Riverside once daily. Tickets cost $450–1,000 and the journey takes 33h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Kansas City to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Kansas City to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Missouri to Riverside bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Riverside is 2h behind Missouri. It is currently 11:03 AM in Missouri and 9:03 AM in Riverside.
Missouri to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Riverside is 1526 miles. It takes approximately 26h 11m to drive from Missouri to Riverside.
There are 267+ hotels available in Riverside.




