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How to get fromMilwaukee to Riversideby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MKE - ONT
    9h 50m
    $202–866

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 37m
    $175–428

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 14m
    $573–1,350

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    2d 3h
    $314–604

  5. Drive 2,006.6 mi

    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Riversidecar car 2,006.6 mi
    31h 52m
    $367–529

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    10h 2m
    $178–465

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

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    10h 17m
    $208–822

  8. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 54m
    $226–924

  9. Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MKE - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    10h 58m
    $206–821

  10. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    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
    11h 46m
    $241–486

  11. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 25m
    $245–472

Milwaukee to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration44h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$573Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,746.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 50m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Riverside via Chicago Union Station in around 44h 14m.

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