There are 13 ways to get from Philadelphia to Riverside by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PHL - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
10h 35m$260–421Fly Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane PHL - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain
12h 45m$175–536Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
2d 15h$640–1,509Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US1210
2d 15h$435–688Drive 2,649.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Riversidecar 2,649.6 mi
43h 22m$484–699Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane PHL - ONT
11h 32m$223–918Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane BWI - ONT
12h 14m$224–1,472Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane EWR - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
12h 38m$351–970Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane JFK - ONT
13h 32m$265–1,229Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane PHL - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave
12h 47m$217–773Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane BWI - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave
13h 22m$238–1,067Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain
2d 15h$713–2,376Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain
2d 22h$756–1,905
Philadelphia to Riverside by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Riverside is to fly and train which costs $170 - $550 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Riverside is to fly and train which takes 10h 35m and costs $260 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via St Louis Bus Station, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter and Market + Ninth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Riverside via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between Philadelphia and Riverside is 2494 miles. The road distance is 2665.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Riverside without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 15h and costs $600 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Philadelphia to Riverside, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Riverside is to bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $430 - $700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $220 - $950 and takes 11h 32m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $700 - $2,400 and takes 2 days 15h.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Magnolia + Beatty via St Louis Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, and Market + Ninth in around 2d 15h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) hourly.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Riverside is 3h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 7:53 AM in Philadelphia and 4:53 AM in Riverside.
Philadelphia to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Riverside is 2665 miles. It takes approximately 43h 22m to drive from Philadelphia to Riverside.
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