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How to get fromRiverside to Downtown Houstonby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Riverside to Downtown Houston by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane ONT - HOU
    6h 5m
    $106–476

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LAX - HOU
    7h 40m
    $101–411

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to El Pasobus bus Huntington Park
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus El Paso
    29h 46m
    $285–335

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    36h 15m
    $850–1,400

  5. Drive  1,455.4 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Downtown Houstoncar car 1,455.4 mi
    23h 25m
    $266–384

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ONT - IAH
    6h 23m
    $146–438

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LAX - IAH
    7h 57m
    $181–433

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SNA - IAH
    9h 4m
    $186–671

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LGB - HOU
    9h 5m
    $150–674

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2240
    39h 8m
    $283–442

Riverside to Downtown Houston by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,376 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Downtown Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to Downtown Houston via San Bernardino Transit Center, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, and Houston Ave @ White Oak Dr in around 29h 46m.

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