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How to get fromRiverside to Columbusby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Riverside to Columbus by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ONT - CMH
    9h 1m
    $250–814

  2. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SNA - CMH
    11h 54m
    $246–1,011

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2d 3h
    $755–1,602

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 4h
    $341–685

  5. Drive 2,184 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Columbuscar car 2,184 mi
    35h 21m
    $399–576

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAX - CMH
    8h 56m
    $309–1,230

  7. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SAN - CMH
    10h 36m
    $339–975

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LGB - CMH
    11h 47m
    $258–1,023

  9. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane PSP - CMH
    11h 56m
    $260–1,009

Riverside to Columbus by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$755Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,980.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Columbus via University + Market, Market + University, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, Montclair Transcenter, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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