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

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There are 9 ways to get from Portland to Riverside by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, line 215 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus bus
    6h 32m
    $123–617

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 15m
    $85–380

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus bus
    25h 15m
    $173–354

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    33h 23m
    $352–742

  5. Drive 1,013.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Riversidecar car 1,013.7 mi
    17h 7m
    $185–268

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 59m
    $159–777

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PDX - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 34m
    $127–629

  8. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane PDX - 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
    9h 18m
    $162–725

  9. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 23m
    $159–730

Portland to Riverside by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration25h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Riverside via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 25h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Riverside - Downtown via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 33h 23m.

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