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How to get fromCharlotte to Riversideby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CLT - ONT
    9h 16m
    $172–766

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLT - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h
    $129–419

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    2d 8h
    $378–615

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    2d 14h
    $580–1,482

  5. Drive  2,353.7 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Riversidecar car 2,353.7 mi
    38h 4m
    $430–621

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CLT - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 8m
    $204–877

  7. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane CLT - 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
    11h 38m
    $181–758

  8. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CLT - LGB
    2. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 1m
    $146–619

  9. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLT - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 57m
    $154–384

  10. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane CLT - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    12h 5m
    $186–271

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pomona Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    2d 19h
    $679–1,663

Charlotte to Riverside by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,112.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Magnolia + Beatty via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and Market + Ninth in around 2d 8h.

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