There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Riverside by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SGF - ONT
7h 57m$228–1,121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus 204
38h 40m$126–297Bus via Indio
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus FlixBus 2055
34h 42m$146–383Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 120
- Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
38h 38m$166–563Drive 1,555 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Riversidecar 1,555 mi
24h 57m$284–410Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SGF - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
10h 50m$227–1,043Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SGF - BUR
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
10h 46m$211–940Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SGF - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
11h 25m
Springfield to Riverside by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Riverside is to bus which costs $120 - $300 and takes 38h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Riverside is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs $220 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter and UCR at Bannockburn Village. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 40m.
The distance between Springfield and Riverside is 1412 miles. The road distance is 1564 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Riverside without a car is to bus via Indio which takes 34h 42m and costs $140 - $390.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Springfield to Riverside, including transfers.
Springfield to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Riverside is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs $220 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Indio, which costs $140 - $390 and takes 34h 42m.
Springfield to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montclair Transcenter station.
Riverside is 2h behind Springfield. It is currently 4:03 AM in Springfield and 2:03 AM in Riverside.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Riverside via Indio Bus Station and Riverside in around 34h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Ontario International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 39m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,500
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Ontario International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Ontario International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Ontario International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $140–420
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $220–470
- Business - advance purchase
- $300–1,200
- Business Class
- $410–1,100
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–11
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indio Bus Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $10–85
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter to UCR at Bannockburn Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–2
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–2
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–3
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