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How to get fromMichigan to Riversideby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Michigan to Riverside by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Detroit to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DTW - ONT
    10h 54m
    $202–866

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ontario International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane GRR - ONT
    11h 43m
    $154–668

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 1h
    $568–1,462

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    2d 5h
    $354–594

  5. Drive  2,247.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Riversidecar car 2,247.6 mi
    35h 22m
    $411–593

  6. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 8m
    $189–579

  7. Fly Detroit to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 20m
    $314–4,127

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    13h 3m
    $215–871

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane GRR - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 29m
    $176–779

  10. Fly Detroit to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 4m
    $234–824

  11. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    15h 4m
    $250–555

Michigan to Riverside by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$568Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,976.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Riverside via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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