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

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There are 11 ways to get from Seattle to Riverside by tram, plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Tram, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, line 215 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus bus
    7h 21m
    $116–520

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    8h 4m
    $78–303

  3. 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
    $203–390

  4. 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
    $412–851

  5. Drive 1,186.2 mi

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

  6. Tram, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 42 bus, bus

    1. Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    3. Take the bus from Norwalk-Woodson to Tustin-East Village Waybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus
    8h 40m
    $92–395

  7. 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 37m
    $142–630

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 18m
    $120–512

  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
    10h
    $156–628

  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
    10h 11m
    $153–633

  11. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SEA - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Isla Vista to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 18m
    $105–417

Seattle to Riverside by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration28h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,003.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Riverside via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 28h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Riverside - Downtown via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 37h 50m.

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