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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

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ONT - DTW
    8h 58m
    $169–712

  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 Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    9h 4m
    $159–449

  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 Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2d
    $672–1,459

  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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2d 5h
    $363–750

  5. Drive 2,246.2 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Detroitcar car 2,246.2 mi
    35h 21m
    $410–593

  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 15m
    $176–370

  7. 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
    11h 2m
    $205–819

  8. 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 Detroit (DTW)plane plane PSP - DTW
    11h 56m
    $277–1,158

Riverside to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$672Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three 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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