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

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There are 13 ways to get from Paterson to Riverside by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JFK - ONT
    10h 26m
    $210–892

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 35m
    $138–435

  3. Train via Penn Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    2d 16h
    $355–1,721

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus bus
    2d 17h
    $284–735

  5. Drive 2,706.5 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to Riversidecar car 2,706.5 mi
    44h 46m
    $494–714

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 22m
    $939–1,168

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 42m
    $173–501

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 21m
    $219–864

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane EWR - 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
    13h 24m
    $277–1,030

  10. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane JFK - 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
    13h 41m

  11. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane JFK - 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
    13h 43m
    $283–1,083

  12. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    2d 17h
    $324–1,500

  13. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    3d 1h
    $364–1,730

Paterson to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paterson to Riverside via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 16h.

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