Rome2Rio

How to get fromPhiladelphia to Riversideby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Riverside

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 43m
    $260–421

  2. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PHL - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 40m
    $196–428

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 15h
    $1,238–2,107

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 15h
    $450–704

  5. Drive  2,649.6 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Riversidecar car 2,649.6 mi
    43h 22m
    $484–699

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PHL - ONT
    11h 32m
    $223–618

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane JFK - ONT
    12h 2m
    $265–1,229

  8. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 34m
    $386–1,050

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 53m
    $203–561

  10. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane PHL - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    12h 43m
    $217–773

  11. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane BWI - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    13h 27m
    $238–1,067

  12. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    2d 15h
    $1,543–3,186

  13. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    2d 22h
    $1,677–2,785

Philadelphia to Riverside by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,238Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Riverside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,479.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Magnolia + Beatty via St Louis Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and Market + Ninth in around 2d 15h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 2 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There