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How to get fromGuadalajara to Riversideby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Guadalajara to Riverside by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane GDL - ONT
    8h 11m
    $103–432

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Guadalajara to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    35h 54m
    $89–213

  3. Drive  1,445.3 mi

    1. Drive from Guadalajara to Riversidecar car 1,445.3 mi
    26h 18m
    $264–381

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GDL - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 59m
    $120–295

  5. Fly to Tijuana International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane GDL - TIJ
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana Aeropuerto, B.C. to Santa Anabus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 41m
    $126–285

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane GDL - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 8m
    $121–527

  7. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane GDL - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    11h 24m
    $192–517

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

    1. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane GDL - 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 10m
    $119–468

  9. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Portales to Tijuanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana Central, B.C. to Perrisbus bus Lxus 2101
    37h 19m
    $164–182

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tlaquepaque to Indiobus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Indio to Bloomingtonbus bus Nogales / ...
    39h 53m
    $204–330

Guadalajara to Riverside by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,321.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Guadalajara, Mexico and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Volaris, Frontier Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sala 2 de la Central de Autobuses to Vine St. Mobility Hub via Terminal Portales, Tijuana Central, B.C., Perris, Fourth + G Street, and Perris Transit Center in around 37h 19m.

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