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

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

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

    best
    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
    9h 8m
    $258–1,052

  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 35m
    $159–1,052

  3. 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
    $817–1,870

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus bus
    2d 13h
    $457–896

  5. Drive 2,570.2 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Riversidecar car 2,570.2 mi
    42h 28m
    $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
    8h 59m
    $269–1,756

  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 50m
    $319–735

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DCA - LAS
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to San Bernardinobus bus
    11h 50m
    $281–1,119

  9. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to San Diego 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAD - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    4. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 43m
    $264–1,075

  10. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BWI - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    4. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 23m
    $284–1,712

Washington to Riverside by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$817Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Magnolia + Beatty via Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Riverside, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 2d 13h.

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