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

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Riverside by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 58m
    $276–1,075

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 31m
    $179–1,072

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Paso to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2d 12h
    $428–856

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 12h
    $821–1,871

  5. Drive 2,570.2 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Riversidecar car 2,570.2 mi
    42h 27m
    $470–678

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BWI - ONT
    9h 44m
    $252–1,559

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 36m
    $319–735

Washington to Riverside by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$428Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Atlanta Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, San Bernardino, CA, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 2d 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Magnolia + Beatty via Chicago Union Station, Riverside, and Vine St. Mobility Hub in around 2d 12h.

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