There are 9 ways to get from Riverside to Washington by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or bus
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Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LAX - DCA
8h 17m$207–577Fly Ontario International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ONT - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
9h 5m$189–1,361Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
2d 12h$751–1,663Bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to El Pasobus La
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
2d 12h$417–712Drive 2,570.7 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Washingtoncar 2,570.7 mi
42h 28m$470–678Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LAX - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
9h 5m$209–580Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane LAX - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
9h 16m$199–1,229Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SNA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
10h 28m$484–918Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PSP - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
10h 23m$213–799
Riverside to Washington by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Washington is to train and fly and subway which costs $200 - $600 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Washington is to train and fly which takes 8h 17m and costs $200 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Vine Street Mobility Hub and arriving at Washington Union Station via San Bernardino, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Washington. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between Riverside and Washington is 2394 miles. The road distance is 2585.7 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Washington without a car is to train which takes 2 days 12h and costs $750 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Riverside to Washington, including transfers.
Riverside to Washington bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Bernardino station.
Riverside to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Riverside station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Washington is to train which takes 2 days 12h and costs $750 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $750 and takes 2 days 12h.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform in around 2d 12h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to Washington Union Station via San Bernardino Transit Center, San Bernardino, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 12h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from San Bernardino to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $90–130
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Booking & Getting There
Riverside to Washington bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Washington is 3h ahead of Riverside. It is currently 1:56 PM in Riverside and 4:56 PM in Washington.
Riverside to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Washington is 2586 miles. It takes approximately 42h 28m to drive from Riverside to Washington.
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