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

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There are 11 ways to get from Ottawa to Riverside by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane YOW - ONT
    11h 45m
    $215–905

  2. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    2d 10h
    $394–1,628

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus bus
    2d 17h
    $384–821

  4. Drive 2,716.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Riversidecar car 2,716.5 mi
    44h 16m
    $622–898

  5. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YOW - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 55m
    $304–631

  6. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane YOW - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    14h 46m
    $614–2,026

  7. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YUL - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 52m
    $216–764

  8. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane YOW - 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
    15h 9m

  9. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YUL - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    4. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    15h 1m
    $389–1,426

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    2d 15h
    $372–1,576

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    2d 16h
    $412–1,687

Ottawa to Riverside by train and car

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$394Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Porter Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Riverside via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 10h.

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