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

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

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ONT - CLT
    7h
    $209–911

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane LAX - CLT
    8h 33m
    $130–420

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $396–640

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    2d 15h
    $625–1,777

  5. Drive  2,354 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Charlottecar car 2,354 mi
    38h 1m
    $430–621

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SNA - CLT
    9h 51m
    $215–918

  7. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly

    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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PSP - CLT
    10h 8m
    $233–949

  8. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SAN - CLT
    10h 26m
    $156–390

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    2d 18h
    $714–1,956

Riverside to Charlotte by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,102.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Charlotte Bus Station via Market + Ninth, Market + University, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, Montclair Transcenter, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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