There are 11 ways to get from Riverside to Grand Central Terminal by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, 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 Ontario International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ONT - JFK
7h 50m$242–628Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PSP - JFK
10h 44m$210–719Train, bus
- Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
2d 14h$670–1,502Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421
2d 20h$401–775Drive 2,712.9 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Grand Central Terminalcar 2,712.9 mi
44h 54m$496–716Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane LAX - JFK
9h 16m$211–595Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane LAX - EWR
9h 38m$228–655Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SNA - JFK
10h 35m$308–976Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SNA - EWR
10h 50m$346–936Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane PSP - EWR
11h 10m$247–929Train
- Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain
2d 15h$853–1,915
Riverside to Grand Central Terminal by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Grand Central Terminal is to train and bus and fly which costs $240 - $950 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Grand Central Terminal is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $240 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Market + University, Montclair Transcenter and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Grand Central Terminal via Chicago Union Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between Riverside and Grand Central Terminal is 2477 miles. The road distance is 2728.7 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $650 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Riverside to Grand Central Terminal, including transfers.
Riverside to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
Riverside to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Riverside station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Grand Central Terminal is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $240 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $800 and takes 2 days 20h, you could also train, which costs $850 - $2,000 and takes 2 days 15h.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Grand Central Terminal via University + Market, Market + University, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2d 20h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Riverside to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Riverside to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Grand Central Terminal is 3h ahead of Riverside. It is currently 10:17 PM in Riverside and 1:17 AM in Grand Central Terminal.
Riverside to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Grand Central Terminal is 2729 miles. It takes approximately 44h 54m to drive from Riverside to Grand Central Terminal.
There are 3806+ hotels available in Grand Central Terminal.






