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How to get fromColumbus to Riversideby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Columbus to Riverside by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CMH - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h
    $309–1,230

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CMH - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus
    11h 50m
    $128–512

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 2h
    $760–1,599

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 3h
    $346–676

  5. Drive 2,184.2 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Riversidecar car 2,184.2 mi
    35h 22m
    $399–576

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CMH - ONT
    10h 42m
    $212–867

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CMH - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 31m
    $277–1,131

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CMH - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 46m
    $341–985

  9. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane CMH - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    11h 51m
    $456–1,272

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

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane CMH - 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
    13h 18m
    $233–872

Columbus to Riverside by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,079.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Columbus to Magnolia + Beatty via St Louis Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and University + Market in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 2 hours.

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