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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Riverside, CA by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Riversidebus bus
    6h 31m

  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
    8h 27m
    $95–423

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riversidebus bus
    23h 35m
    $125–251

  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 / ...
    34h 9m
    $157–237

  5. Drive 1,016.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Riverside, CAcar car 1,016.7 mi
    17h 7m
    $186–268

  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
    8h 35m
    $120–629

  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
    9h 12m
    $136–679

Portland to Riverside, CA by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration23h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Riverside, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Riverside via Sacramento Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 23h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Riverside, CA via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Riverside - Downtown, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 34h 9m.

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