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

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There are 11 ways to get from Riverside to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ONT - PHL
    9h 2m
    $184–506

  2. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2d 14h
    $1,676–2,605

  3. 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 Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 17h
    $491–755

  4. Drive  2,647.6 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Philadelphiacar car 2,647.6 mi
    43h 22m
    $484–698

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LAX - PHL
    9h 13m
    $259–401

  6. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SNA - PHL
    11h 46m
    $186–562

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane LAX - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    10h 25m
    $211–1,279

  8. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SAN - PHL
    11h 7m
    $196–341

  9. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    10h 44m
    $247–697

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2d 16h
    $1,240–2,122

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2d 22h
    $1,650–2,802

Riverside to Philadelphia by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,676Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,380.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside to 30th Street Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 2d 14h.

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