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

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There are 11 ways to get from Washington to Riverside by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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 46m
    $261–1,030

  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
    11h 19m
    $143–1,043

  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
    $335–1,867

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus bus
    3d 4h

  5. Drive 2,570.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Riversidecar car 2,570.1 mi
    42h 22m
    $469–678

  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 14m
    $214–1,447

  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
    11h 20m
    $323–686

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DCA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 13m
    $486–1,929

  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 48m
    $276–1,148

  10. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, 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 Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane IAD - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 47m

  11. 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 43m
    $276–1,685

Washington to Riverside by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$335Cheapest 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 Riverside via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 3d 4h.

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