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

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

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane ONT - YLW
    9h 4m
    $105–557

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    40h 32m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    47h

  4. Drive  2,195.2 km

    1. Drive from Riverside to Kelownacar car 2,195.2 km
    25h 10m
    $438–632

  5. 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 Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane LAX - YLW
    9h 42m
    $106–441

  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 Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane SNA - YLW
    11h 20m
    $109–565

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane BUR - YLW
    10h 30m
    $125–506

  8. 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 Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane PSP - YLW
    11h 9m

  9. 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 Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane LGB - YLW
    11h 24m
    $283–1,630

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,822.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Kelowna, BC, Canada?

Delta, WestJet, and four other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Vancouver - Pacific Station in around 40h 32m.

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