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

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There are 10 ways to get from Seattle to Riverside by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - ONT
    6h 55m
    $63–367

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus bus
    28h 35m
    $199–321

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    37h 50m
    $364–791

  4. Drive  1,186.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Riversidecar car 1,186.2 mi
    20h 6m
    $217–313

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 37m
    $150–350

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 18m
    $329–497

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 53m
    $146–438

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    2. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 44m
    $72–300

  9. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SEA - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 33m
    $285–549

  10. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 49m
    $156–475

Seattle to Riverside by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration28h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,002 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Frontier Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Riverside via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 28h 35m.

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