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How to get fromIowa City to Riversideby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Iowa City to Riverside by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CID - ONT
    11h 31m

  2. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DSM - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 32m
    $189–557

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    40h 36m
    $312–480

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain train
    41h 54m
    $1,005–1,584

  5. Drive  1,763.5 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Riversidecar car 1,763.5 mi
    27h 26m
    $322–465

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CID - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 45m

  7. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane CID - 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
    14h 7m

  8. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane CID - CLD
    3. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    14h 38m

  9. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DSM - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    13h 13m
    $231–669

Iowa City to Riverside by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration40h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,573.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 31m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Vine Street Mobility Hub via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Las Vegas Strip, San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 40h 36m.

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