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

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There are 7 ways to get from Riverside to Springfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeONT - SGF
    6h 59m
    $148–672

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenterbus204
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Springfield CU Transit CenterbusGreyhound US1210
    42h 53m
    $121–305

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Kansas CitytrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to SpringfieldbusJefferson 121
    38h 36m
    $173–563

  4. Drive 1,554.2 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Springfieldcar1,554.2 mi
    24h 51m
    $284–410

  5. 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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeSNA - SGF
    9h 41m
    $138–584

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeBUR - SGF
    9h 5m
    $122–461

  7. 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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planePSP - SGF
    10h 33m

Riverside to Springfield by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration42h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Springfield CU Transit Center via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and Montclair Transcenter in around 42h 53m.

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