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How to get fromRiverside to Buffaloby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Riverside to Buffalo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ONT - BUF
    9h 47m
    $237–1,030

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LAX - BUF
    9h 6m
    $192–805

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 6h
    $1,473–2,418

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Buffalobus bus
    2d 13h
    $468–758

  5. Drive  2,499.3 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Buffalocar car 2,499.3 mi
    39h 41m
    $428–617

  6. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SNA - BUF
    11h 52m
    $231–986

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LGB - BUF
    12h 8m
    $361–1,548

  8. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane PSP - BUF
    12h 45m

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane LAX - YYZ
    3. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus bus
    13h 6m
    $293–851

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus bus
    2d 7h
    $1,148–2,042

Riverside to Buffalo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,473Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,199.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside to Buffalo via Chicago Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station in around 2d 6h.

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