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

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 39m
    $227–447

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MCI - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus
    10h 34m
    $176–759

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    33h 53m
    $550–1,200

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus Jefferson 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus Greyhound US1210
    39h 46m
    $297–524

  5. Drive 1,517.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Riversidecar car 1,517.6 mi
    26h 11m
    $277–401

  6. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MCI - ONT
    9h 26m
    $190–864

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MCI - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 20m
    $215–928

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCI - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 35m
    $220–927

  9. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MCI - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    10h 35m
    $224–719

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MCI - 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 52m
    $191–774

Kansas City to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration33h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,458.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Riverside once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 33h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Magnolia + Beatty via Tulsa Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and University + Market in around 39h 46m.

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