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

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

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  1. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 1m
    $189–579

  2. Fly Detroit to Long Beach Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DTW - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus
    12h 4m
    $168–711

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    47h 51m
    $625–1,465

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    2d 5h
    $319–639

  5. Drive  2,247.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Riversidecar car 2,247.6 mi
    35h 21m
    $411–593

  6. Fly Detroit to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DTW - ONT
    10h 56m
    $212–866

  7. Fly Detroit to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 16m
    $315–4,128

  8. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLE - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 35m
    $193–462

  9. Fly Detroit to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 5m
    $236–824

  10. Fly Detroit to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DTW - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    11h 58m
    $246–501

Detroit to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration47h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$625Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,071.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Riverside via Chicago Union Station in around 47h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit, MI to Magnolia + Beatty via Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and University + Market in around 2d 5h.

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