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

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There are 7 ways to get from Jefferson City to Riverside by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane COU - ONT
    8h 50m
    $212–711

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    38h 8m
    $481–1,089

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus Greyhound US1210
    46h 36m
    $327–520

  4. Drive  1,650.1 mi

    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Riversidecar car 1,650.1 mi
    28h 38m
    $302–435

  5. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane COU - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 51m
    $245–822

  6. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane COU - 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
    11h 5m
    $224–703

  7. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane STL - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 18m
    $284–513

Jefferson City to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration38h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$481Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,495 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jefferson City Station to Riverside via Kansas City in around 38h 8m.

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