There are 10 ways to get from Jacksonville to Riverside by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Jacksonville to Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane JAX - ONT
11h 28m$142–617Fly Jacksonville to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane JAX - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
10h 55m$119–490Bus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
2d 10h$453–707Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pomona Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain
2d 14h$1,106–1,864Drive 2,315.3 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Riversidecar 2,315.3 mi
37h 56m$423–611Fly Jacksonville to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane JAX - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
13h 34m$205–837Fly Jacksonville to Long Beach Airport, train
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane JAX - LGB
- Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain
13h 39m$156–620Bus to Gainesville Regional Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Gainesvillebus
- Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane GNV - ONT
13h 45m$163–632Fly Jacksonville to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane JAX - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
14h 8mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain
3d 7h$1,952–3,303
Jacksonville to Riverside by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Riverside is to fly and train which costs $110 - $490 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Riverside is to fly and train which takes 10h 55m and costs $110 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter and Market + Ninth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Riverside via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.
The distance between Jacksonville and Riverside is 2162 miles. The road distance is 2328.8 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 10h and costs $450 - $750.
It takes approximately 11h 28m to get from Jacksonville to Riverside, including transfers.
Jacksonville to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Jacksonville to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Riverside is to fly which takes 11h 28m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $450 - $750 and takes 2 days 10h, you could also train, which costs $1,900 - $3,300 and takes 3 days 7h.
What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to Magnolia + Beatty via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and Market + Ninth in around 2d 10h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Jacksonville to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–460
Flights from Jacksonville to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Jacksonville to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Miami, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Jacksonville to Palm Springs International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Ontario International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Ontario International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Jacksonville to Los Angeles International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–460
Flights from Jacksonville to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Jacksonville to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Jacksonville to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Jacksonville to Long Beach Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Jacksonville to Long Beach Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Long Beach Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Jacksonville to Long Beach Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Jacksonville to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Ontario International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Jacksonville to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Jacksonville to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Jacksonville to Palm Springs International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Jacksonville to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jacksonville to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Jacksonville to Palm Springs International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Jacksonville to Los Angeles International Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Jacksonville to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 56m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pomona Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1,000–1,700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $850–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,100–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–380
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Jacksonville to Riverside bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Riverside is 3h behind Jacksonville. It is currently 9:09 AM in Jacksonville and 6:09 AM in Riverside.
Jacksonville to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Riverside is 2329 miles. It takes approximately 37h 56m to drive from Jacksonville to Riverside.
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