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How to get fromRochester to Riversideby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ROC - ONT
    10h 35m
    $247–984

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BUF - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 52m
    $187–743

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 6h
    $830–1,779

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 10h
    $405–771

  5. Drive 2,566.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Riversidecar car 2,566.2 mi
    40h 57m
    $469–677

  6. Fly Rochester to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ROC - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 31m
    $514–1,347

  7. Fly Rochester to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ROC - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h
    $312–1,248

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BUF - ONT
    11h 25m
    $230–930

Rochester to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$830Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,258 mi
  • Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Riverside via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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