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

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

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ONT - BUF
    9h 26m
    $253–1,038

  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
    11h 1m
    $242–465

  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
    $768–1,804

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2d 14h
    $378–772

  5. Drive 2,497.9 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Buffalocar car 2,497.9 mi
    39h 47m
    $456–659

  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
    12h 18m
    $260–1,036

  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 31m
    $391–1,548

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle

    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 a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    12h 36m
    $332–975

  9. 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, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2d 7h
    $648–1,542

Riverside to Buffalo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$768Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,199.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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 4 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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