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How to get fromRiverside to Grand Central Terminalby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Riverside to Grand Central Terminal by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ONT - JFK
    7h 51m
    $240–626

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    9h 19m
    $211–595

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2d 15h
    $802–1,984

  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 Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 20h
    $461–745

  5. Drive  2,712.9 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Grand Central Terminalcar car 2,712.9 mi
    44h 53m
    $496–716

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    9h 42m
    $218–655

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SNA - JFK
    10h 36m
    $316–983

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SNA - EWR
    10h 46m
    $353–993

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

    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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane PSP - EWR
    11h 11m
    $240–919

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2d 17h
    $700–1,632

Riverside to Grand Central Terminal by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$802Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,462.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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 train from Riverside to Grand Central Terminal via Chicago Union Station, Croton-Harmon, and Grand Central Terminal in around 2d 15h.

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