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There are 6 ways to get from Riverside to Columbia by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ONT - CAE
    10h 2m
    $450–1,813

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane LAX - CAE
    11h 37m
    $409–1,629

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to El Pasobus bus La
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Wildwoodbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Lakelandbus bus
    5. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    2d 13h
    $544–937

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    2d 23h
    $1,116–2,264

  5. Drive 2,327.4 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Columbiacar car 2,327.4 mi
    37h 19m
    $425–614

  6. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane SNA - CAE
    12h 51m
    $436–1,710

Riverside to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,108.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Columbia (CAE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside to Columbia Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 23h.

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