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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)planeONT - DTW
    9h 8m
    $164–704

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)planeLAX - DTW
    8h 40m
    $144–340

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    2d
    $359–1,798

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenterbus204
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
    2d 6h
    $233–410

  5. Drive 2,246.2 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Detroitcar2,246.2 mi
    35h 8m
    $410–593

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)planeSNA - DTW
    10h 7m
    $154–476

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

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)planeSAN - DTW
    10h 54m
    $237–325

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

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Detroit (DTW)planePSP - DTW
    12h 12m

Riverside to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, 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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