There are 12 ways to get from Orange County to Riverside by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
best- Take the bus from Matthew St Park and Ride - Goshen to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane JFK - ONT
11h 31m$271–960Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Matthew St Park and Ride - Goshen to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane JFK - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
12h 42m$201–676Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
2d 14h$930–2,018Bus
- Take the bus from Matthew St Park and Ride - Goshen to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
2d 20h$492–955Drive 2,746.4 mi
- Drive from Orange County to Riversidecar 2,746.4 mi
43h 35m$502–724Bus, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Matthew St Park and Ride - Goshen to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane EWR - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
12h 26m$202–482Bus, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Take the bus from Matthew St Park and Ride - Goshen to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane EWR - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
13h 48m$268–631Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Take the bus from Matthew St Park and Ride - Goshen to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane JFK - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
14h 3m$257–925Bus, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Matthew St Park and Ride - Goshen to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane EWR - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain
14h 41m$310–1,027Bus, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Matthew St Park and Ride - Goshen to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane EWR - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave
14h 38m$231–486Bus, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Matthew St Park and Ride - Goshen to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane EWR - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
14h 54m$311–1,022Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matthew St Park and Ride - Goshen to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain
2d 15h$693–1,539
Orange County to Riverside by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orange County to Riverside is to bus and fly and train which costs $200 - $490 and takes 12h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Orange County to Riverside is to bus and fly which takes 11h 31m and costs $270 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Orange County to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Matthew St Park and Ride - Goshen and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter and University + Market. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
The distance between Orange County and Riverside is 2547 miles. The road distance is 2762.4 miles.
The best way to get from Orange County to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 2 days 14h and costs $900 - $2,100.
It takes approximately 11h 31m to get from Orange County to Riverside, including transfers.
Orange County to Riverside bus services, operated by Shortline Bus, depart from Matthew St Park and Ride - Goshen station.
The best way to get from Orange County to Riverside is to train which takes 2 days 14h and costs $900 - $2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $490 - $1,000 and takes 2 days 20h.
Orange County to Riverside bus services, operated by Shortline Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Riverside is 3h behind Orange County. It is currently 4:12 AM in Orange County and 1:12 AM in Riverside.
What companies run services between Orange County, NY, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Orange County to Riverside via Beacon, Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 14h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matthew St Park and Ride - Goshen to Magnolia + Beatty via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and University + Market in around 2d 20h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- 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 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- 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 (866) 912-6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Matthew St Park and Ride - Goshen to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–31
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/shortline
- Adults
- $29–31
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–600
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- olympia@coachusa.com
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- https://www.coachusa.com/airport-transportation
- One Way - Adult
- $25
Shuttle from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.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
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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