There are 11 ways to get from North Carolina to Riverside by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane CLT - ONT
9h 8m$222–716Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane RDU - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
10h 2m$180–580Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus
2d 8h$404–770Bus, train
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain
2d 14h$846–1,770Drive 2,353.7 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Riversidecar 2,353.7 mi
38h 4m$430–621Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane CLT - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
9h 46m$189–419Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane CLT - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
11h 1m$277–1,130Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane CLT - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain
11h 44m$272–1,029Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane CLT - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave
11h 46m$186–271Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane RDU - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain
12h 21m$222–930Train
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pomona Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain
2d 20h$859–1,863
North Carolina to Riverside by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Carolina to Riverside is to fly and shuttle which costs $180 - $280 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from North Carolina to Riverside is to fly which takes 9h 8m and costs $220 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from North Carolina to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Charlotte and arriving at University + Market via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
No, there is no direct train from North Carolina station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Riverside - Downtown via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Pomona - Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
The distance between North Carolina and Riverside is 2125 miles. The road distance is 2367.5 miles.
The best way to get from North Carolina to Riverside without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs $400 - $800.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from North Carolina to Riverside, including transfers.
North Carolina to Riverside bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Charlotte station.
North Carolina to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from North Carolina to Riverside is to fly which takes 9h 8m and costs $220 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $800 and takes 2 days 8h, you could also train, which costs $850 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 20h.
What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte to University + Market via Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, and Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter in around 2d 8h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–700
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–430
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Pomona Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Charlotte to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Charlotte to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–430
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Shuttle from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
North Carolina to Riverside bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Riverside is 3h behind North Carolina. It is currently 3:18 AM in North Carolina and 12:18 AM in Riverside.
North Carolina to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Carolina to Riverside is 2367 miles. It takes approximately 38h 4m to drive from North Carolina to Riverside.
There are 271+ hotels available in Riverside.

















