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How to get fromMelbourne to Riversideby plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Riverside by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MEL - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    20h 12m
    $537–747

  2. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MEL - ONT
    24h 6m
    $430–1,434

  3. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MEL - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    24h 36m
    $526–1,744

  4. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MEL - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    25h 25m
    $593–1,954

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

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MEL - 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
    26h 40m

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MEL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    25h 56m
    $490–1,617

  7. Fly to San Bernardino International Airport

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)plane plane MEL - SBD
    25h 39m
    $474–1,624

  8. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane MEL - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    26h 38m
    $507–1,532

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration17h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,015 mi
  • Duration: 20h 12m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Qantas, and American Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) twice daily.

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