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

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There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Detroit by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ONT - DTW
    9h 4m
    $194–604

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d
    $1,350–2,082

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus bus
    2d 6h
    $413–695

  4. Drive  2,246.2 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Detroitcar car 2,246.2 mi
    35h 21m
    $397–574

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    8h 57m
    $219–579

  6. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    10h 12m
    $558–4,510

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LGB - DTW
    12h
    $278–1,222

  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 Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    10h 56m
    $266–844

Riverside to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,974.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Detroit (DTW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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